6/10
2003-12-24 R Cold Mountain

Cold Mountain

Find your way home.

Release Date: 2003-12-24

Rating: 6.9 / 10

Runtime: 154 mins

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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Runtime

154 minutes

Release Date

2003-12-24

Budget

$79,000,000

Box Office Earnings

$173,013,509

Cast and Crew Members

Crew Members

Anthony Minghella
Anthony Minghella Director

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Year: 2004
Status: 🏆 Won

Oscar - CINEMATOGRAPHY

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - FILM EDITING

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Drama

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Original Score - Motion Picture

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Year: 2004
Status: 🏆 Won

Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture

Year: 2004
Status: 🎭 Nominated

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  • John Doe's avatar

    Wuchak

    Rating: 9/10

    "_**Civil War Odyssey**_ A Confederate soldier Inman (Jude Law) deserts in late 1864 to return to the mountains of western North Carolina and his one true love, Ada (Nicole Kidman). Inman experiences many different people, events and obstacles on his long journey while Ada has her own problems to deal with: death, grief, the ruthless “home guard,” starvation/poverty, and a house & farm she doesn't know how to run, that is, until the practical Ruby (Renée Zellweger) comes along. Based on the 1997 novel by Charles Frazier, “Cold Mountain” (2003) involves two stories that ultimately intertwine and is reminiscent of Homer's Odyssey. In light of Inman's journey home, the film is episodic but, thankfully, never loses its sense of cohesion. The story shows how the war destroyed or corrupted the South on practically every level, not just the soldiers who went off to fight, die, be maimed, desert or suffer defeat, but everyone left behind as well. Every person Inman meets on his journey is somehow damaged or sullied because of the war. For example, in the case of the family in the large cabin the husband's friendliness is dubious. All the eligible men have gone to war and those who return are maimed and scarred. Is it any wonder that the women are love-starved and try to lose themselves in drunkenness and casual sex? As for a couple scenes of overt sexuality, the book & film are contrasting drunken carnal lust with intimate committed love.These scenes are adult-oriented, so be forewarned. I should add that the “kitchen table woman” is actress Melora Walters, who played George Costanza’s date in “The Hamptons” episode of Seinfeld. Meanwhile Natalie Portman shows up for another key sequence. Then there’s the immoral & looney "Reverend" Veasey (Philip Seymour Hoffman), who may tempt some to view the film as “anti-Christian," but this is a premature judgment in light of the entire story and particularly the ending. Not to mention likable, but shakey religionists like Veasey exist in real life. Not everyone can handle "Cold Mountain" because of its hardcore depiction of the horrors of war, madness and immorality, but it's not all death, misery and darkness; these are commendably counterbalanced by the beauty of life, love, loyalty, companionship, poetry and music. “Cold Mountain” is an all-around well-made motion picture that cuts the fat out of the book for a more effective story. The film runs 2 hours, 33 minutes, and was shot mostly in the Carpathian Mountains, Romania, but with some scenes done in Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. GRADE: A"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Cold Mountain ?

The movie is approximately 154 minutes long.

What is the Cold Mountain's release date?

2003-12-24 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Cold Mountain?

The movie belongs to the War History Adventure Romance genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the Cold Mountain?

The lead actors include Jude Law , Nicole Kidman , and Renée Zellweger , among others.

Who directed Cold Mountain?

The movie was directed by Anthony Minghella

What is the Cold Mountain's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $79,000,000 .

How much did Cold Mountain movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $173,013,509 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the Cold Mountain movie?

Major production companies include Miramax Mirage Enterprises Castel Film Cattleya Bona Fide Productions .

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