Ethan Frome is a 1993 historical romantic drama film directed by John Madden from a screenplay by Richard Nelson, based on the 1911 novella by Edith Wharton. The film stars Liam Neeson, Patricia Arquette, Joan Allen and Tate Donovan.
Plot Reverend Smith has arrived in Starkfield from Boston. He notices that Ethan Frome is isolated. Smith encourages his parishioners to be charitable.
Ethan and Zeena Pierce are distant cousins. After marrying Zeena, Ethan falls in love with Mattie Silver.
Cast Liam Neeson – Ethan Frome Patricia Arquette – Mattie Silver Joan Allen – Zenobia "Zeena" Frome Tate Donovan – Reverend Smith Stephen Mendillo – Ned Hale Phil Garran – Mr. Howe Virginia Smith – Mrs. Howe Annie Nessen – Sarah Anne Howe Katharine Houghton – Mrs. Hale George Woodard – Jotham Powell Jay Goede – Denis Eady
Release Reception Ethan Frome received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 54% from 13 reviews.
Home media The film was released on DVD by Echo Bridge Entertainment on October 11, 2011. The film debuted on Blu-ray on September 11, 2012 in a double feature with Ruby Cairo (2012). Neither film has any extras on the disc.
References
Further reading Tibbetts, John C., and James M. Welsh, eds. The Encyclopedia of Novels Into Film (2nd ed. 2005) pp 119–120.
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