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A Month in the Country
Feature Film
6.5 / 10

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…"

1987-09-27
96 mins
History, Drama

Narrative Synopsis

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.

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video
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Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

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Narrative DNA Intelligence

Pacing

Slow-Burn Atmospheric

Complexity

7 / 10

Ending Impact

Emotionally Piercing

Vibe Tone

Emotionally Grounded

Narrative Assessment:

Calculated narrative telemetry highlights notable thematic precision within History. With an established critical baseline of 6.5/10, the plot emphasizes slow-burn atmospheric pacing paired with an ending characterized by emotionally piercing.

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Key Personnel & Cast

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Tom Birkin

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

James Moon

Natasha Richardson

Natasha Richardson

Alice Keach

Patrick Malahide

Patrick Malahide

Reverend Keach

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Ellerbeck

Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

Colonel Hebron

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A Month in the Country emphasizes emotional grounding, nuanced character development, and atmospheric tension over quick sensationalism. Holding an audience consensus score of 6.5/10 over a 96 minutes runtime and centered on the premise "They hoped to heal the scars of war away in a small English village. But the war within was just beginning…", it stands out as a compelling watch for enthusiasts of the genre.