Far and Away(1992)
“What they needed was a country big enough for their dreams.”
Overview
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.
Director
Ron Howard
Studio
Imagine Entertainment
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$138M
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
as Dermody
Michelle Johnson
as Grace
Wayne Grace
as Bourke
Niall Tóibín
as Joe Donnelly
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$60M
Box Office
$138M
Production Companies
Imagine Entertainment • Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Far and Away?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Far and Away (1992).
What is Far and Away about?▼
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.
Who directed Far and Away?▼
Far and Away was directed by Ron Howard and released in 1992. It is a adventure, drama, romance, western film.
How long is Far and Away?▼
Far and Away has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
Who stars in Far and Away?▼
The cast of Far and Away includes 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 and more.
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