Sign in

A Long Way Off

2014·Movie
1h 45min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes–54%
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes–54%

Watch

PrimefuboTVThe RokuHoopla

Set your services

A Long Way Off fingerprint

Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Feel Good moviesPeaceful movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

The Modern day Story of the Prodigal Son

Jacob is tired of living on the family farm, submitting to the rules of his father. One day he demands an early inheritance from his father, who shocks his young son by agreeing to give it to him. So, he heads to the big city doing things his way without restraint, and for a while he does well-surprisingly well. He takes huge business risks and converts his small fortune into a big fortune, despite his extremely flamboyant lifestyle that attracts the wrong women, including seductive Laura, whose rich boyfriend Frank is often dangerously nearby. Jake had it all: money, ladies, prestige-but then-he loses it all and just when he things he's hit bottom the bottom drops some more- until he is eating out of dumpsters and eventually ends up living in a literal pig pen. Coming to his senses he heads home, determined to work in an entry level position for his dad, who surprises him once again by running to him-but is it to kiss him or kill him?
Modern Biblical RetellingRedemptive DramaFamily ForgivenessMoral AllegoryProdigal Son StoryHeartwarming & MelancholyRural SettingPersonal Downfall & RecoveryFaith-Based Themes

Crew

Directed by:
John Errington, Michael Davis
Written by:
Jon Macy, Gerald McGlothlin
Composed by:
Craig Brandwynne

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about A Long Way Off

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Long Way Off legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexFilmzieFawesome

A Long Way Off is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Long Way Off worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 4.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Long Way Off rated?

Drug use

Content advisories: drug use.

How long is A Long Way Off?

1 h 45 min

A Long Way Off runs 1 h 45 min.

Was A Long Way Off a box office hit?

Budget$500,000
Box office$28,951

No. It cost about $500,000 to make and earned $28,951 worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is A Long Way Off in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Long Way Off?

138ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+124

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Long Way Off in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.