A Month in the Country

A Month in the Country

They hoped to heal the scars of war away in a small English village. But the war within was just beginning…

Directed by Pat O'Connor

Produced by PFH Entertainment, Euston Films

198796 min6.6 / 10

A tender, introspective post-war drama about two men finding solace and connection through shared work and companionship in a rural English village.

A destitute WWI veteran is hired to help carry out restoration work on a medieval mural in a rural Yorkshire church. While living in the quiet village, he forms a close friendship with an archaeologist and begins to come to terms with his trauma.

Questions people ask

  • Is A Month in the Country sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is A Month in the Country easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is A Month in the Country violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is A Month in the Country scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does A Month in the Country end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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