Directed by:
Michael WinterbottomScreenplay:
Hossein AminiCinematography:
Eduardo SerraComposer:
Adrian JohnstonCast:
Christopher Eccleston, Kate Winslet, Liam Cunningham, Rachel Griffiths, Richard Albrecht, James Nesbitt, Dexter Fletcher, David Tennant, Lorraine Hilton (more)Plots(1)
The story follows Jude Fawley (Christopher Eccleston), a young English lad who finds a mentor in a schoolmaster named Phillotson (Liam Cunningham). Years later, after he's been married and cruelly abandoned by his wife, Jude meets his independent cousin Sue Bridehead (Kate Winslet), and falls in love. He introduces her to Phillotson, who becomes smitten with Sue as well, sparking a love triangle that will alter their lives forever. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Christopher Eccleston](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/341/161341676_ea56c6.jpg)
Christopher Eccleston
UK
Best movies:
The Others (2001)
Young Woman and the Sea (2024)
Agatha Christie: Poirot (1989) (series)
![Kate Winslet](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/212/163212074_ba0773.jpg)
Kate Winslet
UK
Best movies:
Titanic (1997)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Finding Neverland (2004)
![Liam Cunningham](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/343/163343147_23b04a.jpg)
Liam Cunningham
Ireland
Best movies:
Prime Suspect 6 (2003) (TV movie)
The Tale of Sweety Barrett (1998)
A Little Princess (1995)
![Rachel Griffiths](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/121/163121641_7aaa00.png)
Rachel Griffiths
Australia
Best movies:
Hilary and Jackie (1998)
Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Blow (2001)
![Richard Albrecht](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/673/158673980_647815.jpg)
Richard Albrecht
UK
Best movies:
Threads (1984) (TV movie)
Agatha Christie: Poirot (1989) (series)
Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) (series)
![James Nesbitt](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/733/160733503_47536f.png)
James Nesbitt
UK
Best movies:
Bloody Sunday (2002)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
![Dexter Fletcher](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271018_ae4816.jpg)
Dexter Fletcher
UK
Best movies:
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
The Elephant Man (1980)
Stardust (2007)
![David Tennant](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/249/162249666_280cf9.jpg)
David Tennant
UK
Best movies:
Much Ado About Nothing (2011) (theatrical recording)
Hamlet (2009) (TV movie)
National Theatre Live: Good (2023) (theatrical recording)
![Lorraine Hilton](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/281/281300_1f9eb7.jpg)
Lorraine Hilton
Best movies:
Sherlock (2010) (series)
Jonathan Creek (1997) (series)
Hot Fuzz (2007)
![Roger Ashton-Griffiths](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/549/161549253_2932e7.png)
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
UK
Best movies:
Cadfael (1994) (series)
Brazil (1985)
Shadowlands (1993)
![Amanda Ryan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/063/162063732_8940a1.jpg)
Amanda Ryan
UK
Best movies:
Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen (1998)
Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) (series)
Jude (1996)
![Vernon Dobtcheff](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/494/494695_35970a.jpg)
Vernon Dobtcheff
France
Best movies:
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
If Tomorrow Comes (1986) (series)
The Name of the Game (1968) (series)
![Freda Dowie](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/485/163485734_f97026.jpg)
Freda Dowie
UK
Best movies:
The Omen (1976)
Agatha Christie: Poirot (1989) (series)
Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988)
![Paul Copley](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/510/160510977_ac8141.jpg)
Paul Copley
UK
Best movies:
Hornblower: The Even Chance (1998) (TV movie)
Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998) (TV movie)
Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters (1999) (TV movie)
Darren Tighe
UK
Best movies:
24 Hour Party People (2002)
Foyle's War (2002) (series)
Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) (series)
Paul Bown
UK
Best movies:
Endeavour (2012) (series)
The Damned United (2009)
Jude (1996)
![Adrian Bower](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/167/430/167430345_lpfi16.jpg)
Adrian Bower
UK
Best movies:
Inspector George Gently (2007) (series)
Dirty Filthy Love (2004) (TV movie)
Jude (1996)
Ken Jones
UK
Best movies:
Jesus of Nazareth (1977) (TV movie)
Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack (1979)
Jude (1996)
Moray Hunter
Best movies:
Jude (1996)
The Flying Scotsman (2006)
Taggart (1983) (series)
Kerry Shale
Canada
Best movies:
Yentl (1983)
Wrath of Man (2021)
The Jacket (2005)