Far and Away

Far and Away

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

Directed by Ron Howard

Produced by Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures

1992140 min6.8 / 10

A sweeping romantic adventure about two lovers from opposite sides of class and nationality pursuing the American dream together across 1890s Ireland and Oklahoma.

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.

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  • Does Far and Away end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Far and Away violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is Far and Away easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Far and Away sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Far and Away scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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