The Far Country
“RENEE...the innocent...and the untamed...BEN...the gambler...and the loser...GANNON...the law...and the noose...RUBE...the friendless...and the afraid.”
During the Klondike Gold Rush, a misanthropic cattle driver and his talkative elderly partner run afoul of the law in Alaska and are forced to work for a saloon owner to take her supplies into a newly booming but lawless Canadian town.
Where to watch The Far Country in United States
Can I watch The Far Country in United States? The Far Country isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Far Country streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | — |
| Spain | rtve | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About The Far Country
The Far Country is a 1954 English-language western film directed by Anthony Mann. The cast is led by James Stewart, Ruth Roman, Corinne Calvet. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Far Country was produced by Universal International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 12, 1954, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Writers
- Borden Chase
- Release date
- February 12, 1954
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal International Pictures
The Far Country cast & crew
The Far Country was directed by Anthony Mann and written by Borden Chase.
The cast features James Stewart as Jeff Webster, Ruth Roman as Ronda Castle, Corinne Calvet as Renee Vallon, Walter Brennan as Ben Tatum, John McIntire as Judge Gannon, and Jay C. Flippen as Rube.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank Skinner, cinematography is by William H. Daniels, and it was produced by Aaron Rosenberg.
Is The Far Country worth watching?
The Far Country holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 177 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, The Far Country is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Far Country
The Far Country 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 The Far Country
James Stewart
Jeff Webster
Ruth Roman
Ronda Castle
Corinne Calvet
Renee Vallon
Walter Brennan
Ben Tatum
John McIntire
Judge Gannon
Jay C. Flippen
Rube
Harry Morgan
Ketchum
Steve Brodie
Ives
Connie Gilchrist
Hominy
Robert J. Wilke
Madden
Chubby Johnson
Dusty
Royal Dano
Luke
The Far Country — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Far Country in United States?
The Far Country 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 The Far Country in?
The Far Country is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Far Country?
The Far Country runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Far Country rated?
The Far Country is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 177 ratings.
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