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MPAA Rating: PG Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Questionable for Children Movie Release: 1992 DVD Release: 01/14/2003 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 39 mins Studio: Miramax Members Wishing: 9 Genres: Drama, Romantic Drama, Period Film, Rural Drama

Ethan Frome is an adaptation of Edith Wharton's 1911 novella . Set in Massachusetts in the late-19th century, the film relates the sad story of reclusive farmer Ethan Frome (Liam Neeson). Considering himself too homely for romance, he enters into a loveless marriage with the wealthy but spiteful Zeena (Joan Allen). Things become nearly unendurable when Zeena becomes an invalid, imperiously demanding her husband's attentions day and night. Ethan seeks solace in an affair with Zeena's pretty cousin Mattie Silver (Patricia Arquette), who has arrived to act as housekeeper. Produced on behalf of PBS' American Playhouse, Ethan Frome was released theatrically in late 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Liam Neeson - Ethan Frome
Patricia Arquette - Mattie Silver
Joan Allen - Zeena Frome
Tate Donovan - Reverend Smith
Katharine Houghton - Mrs. Hale

Shakespeare in Love director John Madden's adaptation of Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. There are no subtitles, but the soundtrack is closed-captioned. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence. This is a decent release from Disney/Buena Vista that will appeal to fans of the impressive cast (Patricia Arquette, Joan Allen, Liam Neeson), as well as costume drama enthusiasts. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide