Mio in the Land of Faraway
“They're two best friends, a million miles from home. On an incredible adventure, beyond the boundaries of space and time. In a place called...”
Under the watch of his unkind realtives, lonely Bosse's luck is changed when he is sent to the land where his real father is the King. In that country, he sets out on a quest, together with his new friend, to destroy the evil Knight Kato.
Where to watch Mio in the Land of Faraway in United States
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Where is Mio in the Land of Faraway streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
About Mio in the Land of Faraway
Mio in the Land of Faraway is a 1987 English-language adventure, drama and fantasy film directed by Vladimir Grammatikov. The cast is led by Nick Pickard, Christian Bale, Timothy Bottoms. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Mio in the Land of Faraway was produced by Nordisk Tonefilm, Gorky Film Studios, and Svenska Filminstitutet and made in Norway and Soviet Union. It was released on August 18, 1987. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Vladimir Grammatikov
- Writers
- William Aldridge
- Release date
- August 18, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Norway, Soviet Union
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Nordisk Tonefilm, Gorky Film Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet
Mio in the Land of Faraway cast & crew
Mio in the Land of Faraway was directed by Vladimir Grammatikov and written by William Aldridge.
The cast features Nick Pickard as Mio / Bosse, Christian Bale as Jum-Jum / Benke, Timothy Bottoms as The King, Christopher Lee as Kato, Susannah York as The Weaver Woman, and Sverre Anker Ousdal as The Swordmaker.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Benny Andersson, cinematography is by Oleksandr Antypenko, and it was produced by Ingemar Ejve and Terje Kristiansen.
Is Mio in the Land of Faraway worth watching?
Mio in the Land of Faraway holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 99 ratings, a more divisive adventure films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and fantasy, Mio in the Land of Faraway is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mio in the Land of Faraway
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Cast of Mio in the Land of Faraway
Nick Pickard
Mio / Bosse
Christian Bale
Jum-Jum / Benke
Timothy Bottoms
The King
Christopher Lee
Kato
Susannah York
The Weaver Woman
Sverre Anker Ousdal
The Swordmaker
Gunilla Nyroos
Aunt Edna
Igor Yasulovich
Eno / Carpetbeater
Lyubov Germanova
Jum-Jum's Mother
Linn Stokke
Mrs. Lundin
Geoffrey Staines
The Spirit
Andrei Petrov
Jiri
Mio in the Land of Faraway — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mio in the Land of Faraway in United States?
Mio in the Land of Faraway is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Mio in the Land of Faraway in?
Mio in the Land of Faraway is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mio in the Land of Faraway?
Mio in the Land of Faraway runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Mio in the Land of Faraway rated?
It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 99 ratings.
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