Cold Mountain
Directed by Anthony Minghella · 2003 ·
Is Cold Mountain worth watching?
Yes. Cold Mountain (2003) earns a 67% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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TMDB Where to watch
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Where to watch Cold Mountain by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+ |
| United States | fuboTV |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (69/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (73%).
- Celluloid Score 67% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Cold Mountain worth watching?
Yes — Cold Mountain earns a 67% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.
Celluloid verdict
Cold Mountain is a 2003 war film directed by Anthony Minghella, starring Jude Law and Nicole Kidman.
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Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Cold Mountain about?
In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada, who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby, a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.
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Cold Mountain: frequently asked questions
Is Cold Mountain worth watching?
Yes. Cold Mountain (2003) has a Celluloid Score of 67%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Cold Mountain?
In the United States, Cold Mountain streams on fuboTV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix, U-NEXT in Japan; Paramount+ in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Cold Mountain?
Cold Mountain runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
What is Cold Mountain rated?
Cold Mountain is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia, 15 in South Korea and R15+ in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Cold Mountain?
Cold Mountain is directed by Anthony Minghella and stars Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renée Zellweger, Eileen Atkins, Brendan Gleeson.
What is the Metascore for Cold Mountain?
Metacritic's Metascore for Cold Mountain is 59 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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