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Far and Away

1992·Movie
2h 20min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

What they needed was a country big enough for their dreams.

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.
Sweeping Historical RomanceImmigration & OpportunityAmerican West SagaVisual SpectacleTurn of the CenturyStruggles of Irish ImmigrantsThemes of Hope & PerseveranceClassic Hollywood EpicPeriod Piece

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Far and Away

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Far and Away legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Far and Away worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Far and Away rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Far and Away?

2 h 20 min

Far and Away runs 2 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Far and Away?

Critics50
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Far and Away higher (67) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Far and Away a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$138 million

Yes. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $138 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Far and Away in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Far and Away?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Far and Away in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Far and Away use?

Belligerent Sexual TensionUptown GirlFair-Weather FriendBreak the HaughtyThe AlcoholicSlap-Slap-KissThe American DreamNot Cheating Unless You Get CaughtPrince Charming WannabeOirelandUncle PennybagsReliably Unreliable Gunsand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Far and Away, including Belligerent Sexual Tension, Uptown Girl, Fair-Weather Friend.