Movie

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain

“A romantic comedy about a town that wouldn't give up. A man who couldn't get out. And the mountain that brought them together.”

★ 6.3(319)19951h 31m

Drama Comedy Romance

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The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Belgium. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

Where to watch The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain

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Director: Christopher Monger
Release date: 1995-05-12
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Box office: $10,904,930
Budget: $40,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Miramax

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About The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain is a 1995 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Christopher Monger, starring Hugh Grant, Tara Fitzgerald and Colm Meaney. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 319 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When an English cartographer arrives in Wales to tell the residents of the Welsh village of Ffynnon Garw that their 'mountain' is only a hill, the offended community sets out to remedy the situation.

Cast

Hugh Grant

Reginald Anson

Tara Fitzgerald

Betty

Colm Meaney

Morgan the Goat

Ian McNeice

George Garrad

Ian Hart

Johnny Shellshocked

Kenneth Griffith

Reverend Jones

Tudor Vaughan

Thomas Twp

Hugh Vaughan

Thomas Twp Two

Robert Pugh

Williams the Petroleum

Robert Blythe

Ivor

Garfield Morgan

Davies the School

Lisa Palfrey

Blod Jones

Themes & keywords

walesworld war ivillage1910scartographer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain in Belgium?+

In Belgium, The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain on Netflix?+

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain?+

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain?+

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain stars Hugh Grant, Tara Fitzgerald, Colm Meaney, Ian McNeice and Ian Hart.

When did The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain come out?+

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain is a 1995 movie directed by Christopher Monger.

What genre is The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain?+

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain is Drama, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain?+

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain was directed by Christopher Monger.