Far and Away (1992) movie poster

Far and Away (1992)

"What they needed was a country big enough for their dreams."
ThumbScore
👍 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 50% (RT: 51%, MC: 49) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureDramaRomanceWestern

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Director
Runtime
2h 20m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (1,281 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
51%
Metacritic
49
Cast
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
Cyril Cusack as Danty Duff
Eileen Pollock as Mary Kay
Colm Meaney as Kelly
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 1,281 votes. Critics gave it 50%.
Overview
In director Ron Howard’s period epic, a young free-spirited Irish woman from an affluent Protestant family spontaneously befriends a street-smart commoner gypped by her family’s hostile land takeovers before the two escape together to America for a new life during the 19th century Oklahoma land rush. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Far and Away was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Far and Away, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Far and Away is a 1992 adventure, drama, romance film directed by Ron Howard. In director Ron Howard’s period epic, a young free-spirited Irish woman from an affluent Protestant family spontaneously befriends a street-smart commoner gypped by her family’s hostile land takeovers before the two escape together to America for a new life during the 19th century Oklahoma land rush. The film has been rated by 1,281 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a adventure film, Far and Away delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Far and Away (1992) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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