Far and Away(1992)
What they needed was a country big enough for their dreams.
Far and Away Synopsis
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.
Far and Away (1992) is a adventure, drama, romance and western film directed by Ron Howard, released on May 22, 1992 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson and Robert Prosky. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 1,369 ratings.
- Director:
- Ron Howard
- Writers:
- Bob Dolman, Bob Dolman, Ron Howard
- Producers:
- Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
- Cinematographer:
- Mikael Salomon
- Composer:
- John Williams
- Production:
- Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $60,000,000
- Revenue:
- $137,783,840
- Status:
- Released
Far and Away (1992) Trailer
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Far and Away Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Douglas Gillison
Douglas Gillison
as Dermody
Michelle Johnson
as Grace
Wayne Grace
as Bourke
Niall Tóibín
as Joe Donnelly
Key crew
Directed by Ron Howard, written by Bob Dolman, Bob Dolman and Ron Howard, produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
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Far and Away Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 1,369 ratings.
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Far and Away – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Far and Away online?
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Far and Away (1992) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Far and Away?
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The main cast of Far and Away (1992) includes Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson, Robert Prosky and Barbara Babcock. The film was directed by Ron Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Far and Away released?
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Far and Away was released on May 22, 1992 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Far and Away worth watching?
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Far and Away (1992) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 1,369 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Far and Away?
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Yes. The official Far and Away trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.