A film praised as a 'masterpiece' and 'one of the greatest love stories' is available to watch free on ITVX. Set and shot in Yorkshire, God's Own Country follows a young sheep farmer named Johnny (Josh O'Connor), whose world is transformed when he encounters migrant worker Gheorghe (Alec Secăreanu). Gheorghe is employed to work at Johnny's family farm during the lambing season, and the two are attracted to each other, ultimately developing feelings in what the broadcaster described as 'a powerful tale of love and redemption'.
Film Captivates New Audiences
The film is poised to captivate new audiences after being made available on the streaming platform, having initially won fans upon its original release in 2017. Drawing comparisons to Hollywood film Brokeback Mountain, one individual posted on IMDb.com: 'Brokeback Mountain is a masterpiece, one of my favourites. God's Own Country is also, in its own way.'
Viewer Reactions
Another admirer revealed they were left 'speechless', noting: 'I was totally mesmerised by the story.' 'Absolutely stunning film that is now right up there among my all-time favourites,' remarked one viewer. 'It's sensual and romantic; and raw and ugly at the same time which is actually quite an accomplishment.'
Someone else described it as 'utterly unmissable' and 'one of the finest British films of the current century', while others concurred it was amongst the 'best' films they had seen and that they 'couldn't stop thinking about it'.
'A modern, dramatic masterpiece!' one viewer declared on review site Rotten Tomatoes, while another added: 'Breathtakingly raw and emotionally charged journey that will leave you spellbound.'
Must-Watch Film
A further impressed viewer described the film, which also stars Ian Hart and Gemma Jones, as 'an absolute must watch'. 'I don't know what I was expecting... but it wasn't something so simple yet simultaneously so profound,' one fan wrote. 'It was so raw, and so real.'
'This film truly deserves its place,' one viewer noted. 'I just finished watching it, and it's one of the best films I've ever seen. Anyone who says it doesn't deserve it must be crazy. When I watched it, I cried, feeling immense joy and sadness at the same time. Absolutely wonderful.'
God's Own Country is available on ITVX.
