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In this epic Ron Howard film, Joseph Donelly (Tom Cruise) is an impoverished 19th-century Irish tenant farmer who has recently lost both his father and his home to the agents of his unscrupulous landl... read more read more...ord. On a mission to avenge his family's injustice at the hands of the ruthless land baron Joseph meets the landlord's daughter and the two run off to America together where the girl expects to claim a piece of land for herself in the Oklahoma Land Rush. After she is robbed on the boat that carries them to America, they arrive with nary a penny and struggle just to keep their heads above water in the slums of Boston. After a series of serious set-backs they do eventually work their way out West, where Joseph must fight to realize his dream and claim a piece of the American Dream for himself -- and where they finally acknowledge their love for each other. Shot in wide-screen Panavision, the movie was filmed on-location in Ireland and Montana. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

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PG-13, 2 hr. 20 min.

Directed by: Ron Howard

Release Date: May 22, 1992

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  • StarCrossedVoyager
    April 17, 2012
    StarCrossedVoyager
    I really wonder why on earth this was made. Absolutely terrible. Not only were the main two miscast, their accents were atrocious and the script seemed to have been a first draft written by a over-zealous newbie. Far too long and so boring I was close to falling asleep. The only ... read morething I really liked was the core situation of the two (running away to an 'unknown' land) and Cruise. Even then I wouldn't bother watching it again. Total no go zone.
  • moonrivers
    August 15, 2011
    moonrivers
    The Irish take part in the Oklahoma Land Rush with Cruise and Kidman our representative couple, she from the landed gentry and he one of her father's tenant farmers. Can they put aside their class differences in time? Not a bad fantasy if overly manipulative. There doesn't see... read morem to be much chemistry between the leads ...
  • fb100001048934982
    June 21, 2011
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    Ron Howard's 'Far and Away' is nothing different than other films you've seen before in this genre. It feels neither fresh or revolutionary. However, Cruise and Kidman turn in enjoyable performances and are able to heighten the entertainment the script sometimes fails to provide.... read more Few scenes stand out and grab your attention, but for the most part 'Far and Away' is never anything to remember. As a talented director, Ron Howard may be disappointed with such a mediocre attempt.
  • matertenebraum
    November 8, 2010
    matertenebraum
    The year is 1892 and Irish immigrants Joseph Donnelly (Tom Cruise) and Shannon (Nicole Kidman) have arrived at a shipping port in Boston, greeted by enticing faces who offer them jobs and safety...for a price.

    Joseph has used Shannon to help cross the Atlantic; there's a long ... read moreprologue in which their characters are set up. Essentially they become a romantic couple as time progresses, even though they're very different from each other - Joseph being from a poor upbringing and Shannon from a prosperous one.

    Joseph gets a job as a boxer for the local Irish ghetto warden boss, while Shannon becomes a dancer/stripper at one of the warden's bars.

    The movie was directed by Ron Howard and was one of those post-marriage Cruise/Kidman movies. It got some hype when it came out, and then it died.

    Props must be given - direction is good and the sets are realistic. It really evokes the late 19th century and most of the stuff seems genuine (reminded me a bit of "Gangs of New York" to be honest).

    However, the acting is atrocious. Cruise can't sport a consistent Irish accent for the life of him. Kidman is okay but I've seen her give far more convincing performances.

    Overall this love story set in immigration America had potential and is pretty to look at, but the tale is a bit alienating due to the poor performances from the lead actors.
  • fb619846742
    June 14, 2010
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    A decent but very forgettable love story between two Irish people who want to be together, but in America where land is available. As usual, both Cruise and Kidman are excellent in their respected roles, and the ending is well put-together. But it's nothing more than decent sadly... read more, it is predictable and formulaic to a degree. Ron Howard, Cruise, and Kidman have all done far better.
  • LitelBluHli
    March 24, 2010
    LitelBluHli
    I enjoyed seeing the acting of young Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. It was a fun and watchable western about Cruise and Kidman leaving Ireland to own land in America.
  • MeetMeinMontauk
    January 7, 2010
    MeetMeinMontauk
    Young Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise pretending to be Irish? Fabulous.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    August 12, 2009
    FiLmCrAzY
    Ok Ok the Accents first of all are terrible to be honest quite laughable but apart from that i really quite enjoyed this movie! Its a nice romcom and it is funny and a really cute little blossoming relationship. really worth a watch!
    Set in Ireland before moving over to america ... read morein 1893 two irish people one a farmer the other a posh rich person escape ireland to go to the wonders of america but everyones not as honest as its made out to be and when being rob Kidman finds herself poor and only cruise for company but will that hate lead to romance?
    A nice funny movie worth a watch!
  • dreamfaeries
    August 6, 2008
    dreamfaeries
    Brilliantly beautiful.
  • thmtsang
    June 14, 2008
    thmtsang
    One of many Tom and Nicole movies. This one is a bout Irish settlers in America. Accents are really bad.

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Critic Reviews

Brian Orndorf
May 21, 2012
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com

It's like three sticks of bubblegum squeezed together, providing big flavor and plenty to chew for 140 minutes of tribute and old-fashioned spectacle. Full Review

Heather Boerner
December 18, 2010
Heather Boerner, Common Sense Media

Intense, treacly Cruise-Kidman immigrant epic. Full Review

Emanuel Levy
June 25, 2006
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

Poorly written and simplistically acted, the film also shows little chemistry between real-life couple Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Full Review

Clint Morris
March 11, 2005
Clint Morris, Moviehole

An enjoyable, highly-romantic, somewhat witty film

Michael H. Price
January 31, 2005
Michael H. Price, Fort Worth Business Press

Overblown would-be epic of the Western frontier.

Steve Crum
January 2, 2005
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan

Overlong Ron Howard epic with Cruise and Kidman.

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
July 18, 2003
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

An old-fashioned film carried into our hearts with breathtaking scenery, a swelling soundtrack, and large-scale dramatic happenings. Full Review

Kevin A. Ranson
April 24, 2003
Kevin A. Ranson, MovieCrypt.com

Well, it WAS better than "Days of Thunder"... sort of.

Scott Weinberg
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

You don't really "buy" any of it in a believable way, but I say it still works as period-piece spectacle.

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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