Far and Away
“What they needed was a country big enough for their dreams.”
A young free-spirited Irish woman from an affluent Protestant family spontaneously befriends a street-smart commoner cheated by her family’s hostile land takeovers. They escape to America, ready to take advantage of the 19th century Oklahoma land rush.
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Where is Far and Away streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Far and Away
Far and Away is a 1992 English-language adventure, drama and romance film directed by Ron Howard. The cast is led by Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Far and Away was produced by Imagine Entertainment and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 22, 1992, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $138 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Writers
- Bob Dolman, Ron Howard
- Release date
- May 22, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $138 million
- Production
- Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Far and Away cast & crew
Far and Away was directed by Ron Howard and written by Bob Dolman and Ron Howard.
The cast features Tom Cruise as Joseph Donnelly, Nicole Kidman as Shannon Christie, Thomas Gibson as Stephen Chase, Robert Prosky as Daniel Christie, Barbara Babcock as Nora Christie, and Cyril Cusack as Danty Duff.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Mikael Salomon, and it was produced by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer.
Is Far and Away worth watching?
Far and Away holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,308 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and romance, Far and Away is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Far and Away
Far and Away isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Far and Away
Tom Cruise
Joseph Donnelly
Nicole Kidman
Shannon Christie
Thomas Gibson
Stephen Chase
Robert Prosky
Daniel Christie
Barbara Babcock
Nora Christie
Cyril Cusack
Danty Duff
Eileen Pollock
Mary Kay
Colm Meaney
Kelly
Douglas Gillison
Dermody
Michelle Johnson
Grace
Wayne Grace
Bourke
Niall Tóibín
Joe Donnelly
Far and Away — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Far and Away in United States?
Far and Away is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Far and Away in?
Far and Away is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Far and Away?
Far and Away runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is Far and Away rated?
Far and Away is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,308 ratings.
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