In the waning days of the American Civil War, a wounded soldier embarks on a perilous journey back home to Cold Mountain, North Carolina to reunite with his sweetheart. This Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war - both in the field and on the home front. Captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left behind. This is a tale of hope, longing, redemption, second chances, and faith
In the waning days of the American Civil War, a wounded soldier embarks on a perilous journey back home to Cold Mountain, North Carolina to reunite with his sweetheart. This Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war - both in the field and on the home front. Captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left behind. This is a tale of hope, longing, redemption, second chances, and faith
"Blends every aspect of filmmaking -- sets, costumes, camerawork, acting, lighting, writing, editing and technology -- to tell mythic stories of love, death, courage, honor, loss and survival on the battlefield and on the home front in the 1860's."
Observer
"One stunner of a movie."
Rolling Stone
"The year's most rapturous love story."
Time Magazine
Academy Award winner
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Renée Zellweger
Academy Award nominee
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Jude Law; Best Cinematography; Best Film Editing; Best Music, Original Score; Best Music, Original Song
Golden Globe winner
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Renée Zellweger