Plot & Details
Based on the novel by Charles Frazier, Anthony Minghella's star-studded Cold Mountain is a sweeping tale set in the final days of the American Civil War. Jude Law stars as Inman, a young soldier who, despite an injury, is struggling to make his way home to Cold Mountain, NC, where his beloved Ada (Nicole Kidman) awaits. In Inman's absence, Ada befriends Ruby (Renée Zellweger), who helps her keep up her late father's farm. Meanwhile, in his travels, Inman encounters a menagerie of interesting folks. Also starring Natalie Portman, Giovanni Ribisi, Donald Sutherland, and Philip Seymore Hoffman, Cold Mountain features original music by Jack White of the White Stripes.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Drama,Romance,War
- Run Time: 155min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 12/25/2003
- DVD Release Date: 06/29/2004
- Distributor(s): Miramax
- Director(s): Anthony Minghella
- Starring: Jude Law , Nicole Kidman , Renée Zellweger , Eileen Atkins , Brendan Gleeson
- Themes: Brief Encounters,Star-Crossed Lovers,Women During Wartime
- Tone: Earnest,Sweeping,Earthy,Poignant,Stirring,Elegiac
- Keywords: Civil-War [US],desertion,farmer's-daughter,injury,soldier,star-crossed-lovers,war
- Country of Origin: USA (12-25-2003)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Jude Law | Nominated |
| 2003 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | Walter Murch | Nominated |
| 2003 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Song | Sting | Nominated |
| 2003 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Song | T-Bone Burnett | Nominated |
| 2003 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Cinematography | John Seale | Nominated |
| 2003 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Renée Zellweger | Won |
| 2003 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Song | Elvis Costello | Nominated |
| 2003 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Score | Gabriel Yared | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Drama | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Jude Law | Nominated |
| 2003 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Renée Zellweger | Won |
| 2003 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Screenplay | Anthony Minghella | Nominated |
| 2003 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nicole Kidman | Nominated |
| 2003 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Director | Anthony Minghella | Nominated |
| 2003 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Score | Gabriel Yared | Nominated |
| 2003 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Song | Sting | Nominated |
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