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The Far Country

1954·Movie
1h 37min·NR

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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What's your score?

Your score

The Far Country fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
WesternAlaska Gold RushLawless FrontierMoral AmbiguitySurvivalMisanthropic ProtagonistGreed and CorruptionHarsh Landscape

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Far Country

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Far Country legally?

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

Is The Far Country worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Far Country rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Far Country?

1 h 37 min

The Far Country runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Far Country?

Critics100
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate The Far Country higher (100) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Far Country in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Far Country?

6AUBRESGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Far Country in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Far Country use?

Gold FeverRecognizable by SoundAffably EvilBadass BoastMust Have CaffeineBetty and VeronicaAnti-HeroMeet CuteCannot Keep a SecretIn the BackComforting ComforterAnguished Declaration of Loveand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Far Country, including Gold Fever, Recognizable by Sound, Affably Evil.