DRAMA . 2003 . 3h 16m . 7.3/10

The Mayor of Casterbridge_

"Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel."

Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.

Starring Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May
7.3/10
Rating
3h 16m
Runtime
2003
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel.

Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.

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Cast
Ciarán Hinds stars as Michael Henchard in The Mayor of Casterbridge.
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Year context
The Mayor of Casterbridge was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auct...
The Mayor of Casterbridge is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 3h 16m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
196 min (3h 16m)
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Rating
7.3/10 (11 votes)

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What is The Mayor of Casterbridge about?
Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.
How long is The Mayor of Casterbridge?
The Mayor of Casterbridge has a runtime of 196 minutes (3h 16m).
Who stars in The Mayor of Casterbridge?
The cast of The Mayor of Casterbridge includes Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May, James Purefoy, Alex Kelly.
What is the rating of The Mayor of Casterbridge?
The Mayor of Casterbridge has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

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Drama TV Movie
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