Far North(1988)
Far North Synopsis
After generations of being apart, an accident brings a family back together and they begin to cope with their original issues.
Far North (1988) is a drama film directed by Sam Shepard, released on November 9, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Jessica Lange, Charles Durning, Tess Harper and Donald Moffat. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Shepard
- Writers:
- Sam Shepard
- Producers:
- Carolyn Pfeiffer, Malcolm R. Harding
- Cinematographer:
- Robbie Greenberg
- Composer:
- Clay Buckner
- Production:
- Nelson Entertainment Group, Circle JS Productions
- Status:
- Released
Far North Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jessica Lange
as Kate
Charles Durning
as Bertrum
Tess Harper
as Rita
Donald Moffat
as Uncle Dane
Ann Wedgeworth
as Amy
Patricia Arquette
as Jilly
- Nina Draxten
Nina Draxten
as Grandma
- Tim Hanrahan
Tim Hanrahan
- Pearl Fuller
Pearl Fuller
- Mary Russell
Mary Russell
- Sandra Iverson
Sandra Iverson
- Sarah Gramse
Sarah Gramse
Key crew
Directed by Sam Shepard, written by Sam Shepard, produced by Carolyn Pfeiffer and Malcolm R. Harding.
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Far North Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Far North – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Far North online?
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Far North (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Far North?
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The main cast of Far North (1988) includes Jessica Lange, Charles Durning, Tess Harper, Donald Moffat and Ann Wedgeworth. The film was directed by Sam Shepard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Far North released?
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Far North was released on November 9, 1988 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Far North worth watching?
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Far North (1988) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.