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Far and Away

  • 1992
  • PG-13
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
73K
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POPULARITY
3,968
375
Far and Away (1992)
Romantic EpicWestern EpicAdventureDramaRomanceWestern

A young Irish couple flee to the States, but subsequently struggle to obtain land and prosper freely.A young Irish couple flee to the States, but subsequently struggle to obtain land and prosper freely.A young Irish couple flee to the States, but subsequently struggle to obtain land and prosper freely.

  • Director
    • Ron Howard
  • Writers
    • Bob Dolman
    • Ron Howard
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Nicole Kidman
    • Thomas Gibson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    73K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,968
    375
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • Bob Dolman
      • Ron Howard
    • Stars
      • Tom Cruise
      • Nicole Kidman
      • Thomas Gibson
    • 177User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Joseph Donnelly
    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Shannon Christie
    Thomas Gibson
    Thomas Gibson
    • Stephen Chase
    Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky
    • Daniel Christie
    Barbara Babcock
    Barbara Babcock
    • Nora Christie
    Cyril Cusack
    Cyril Cusack
    • Danty Duff
    Eileen Pollock
    • Molly Kay
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Kelly
    Douglas Gillison
    • Dermody
    Michelle Johnson
    Michelle Johnson
    • Grace
    Wayne Grace
    Wayne Grace
    • Bourke
    Niall Toibin
    Niall Toibin
    • Joe
    Barry McGovern
    • McGuire
    Gary Lee Davis
    • Gordon
    Jared Harris
    Jared Harris
    • Paddy
    Steven O'Donnell
    Steven O'Donnell
    • Colm
    Peadar Lamb
    • Farmer
    Mark Mulholland
    • Peasant #1
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • Bob Dolman
      • Ron Howard
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In Ireland, this movie has become something of a cult classic comedy for some due to the notoriously bad "Oirish" accents.
    • Goofs
      When Joseph and Shannon step off the ship in America, vendors are selling American flags with 50 stars.
    • Quotes
      • [about Grace]
      • Shannon Christie: She's got an awfully large chest to be goin' to church.
      • Joseph Donnelly: Shannon, all chests are equal in the eyes of the Lord.
    • Crazy credits
      Near the end of the credits, special thanks are given to, among others, Fungi the Dingle Dolphin (although the correct spelling of the dolphin's name is Fungie).
    • Alternate versions
      Here's a detailed description of all the additional scenes in the Extended Version, Part 1 :
      • When Joseph's dad dies, there is some added material where the dad says, "I've given you nothing, you boys. A small mold cottage on a bit of rock that isn't even ours, full of hollow labor." Also, there is a bit where the priest there looks at the dying dad curiously as he says his last words.
      -During the funeral, there are some extra beats. The Priest talks to someone about being shot in the heart. Also included is a shot of the eviction notice being blown off the coffin after its placed down. A kid runs to get it but Joseph tells him to leave it. -When Joseph is getting his gun, there are some extra shots of the beach and more dialogue as Danty tries to be encouraging as Joseph mentions he doesn't know the landlord. -Extra shots during Joseph's journey as he drags the donkey along with him. There's a moment when he stops to see someone riding a horse and claims he will get one someday. -Extra bits in the bar scene as Daniel mentions how "love is the outcome of doom." Also, we actually see him leave the bar and fail on getting on his horse because of his drunken state. This explains why he walks his horse in the woods later. Also included is footage of Joseph preparing his gun and following close. -More footage is included of Joseph stalking Daniel in the woods as he sings. There's also a short shot before the mansion showing Joseph walking through the hedge entrance. -Before we see Joseph sleeping in the stable, we get a brief shot of Shannon riding her horse at dawn. -As Joseph spies on Shannon in the stable, we see extra shots of her removing her coat and unbuttoning the collar of her shirt. -The infamous bowl scene is slightly censored with the shot of Shannon looking underneath it removed along with the leg wound. The scene is slightly extended to have Shannon's mother ask her if there is "any sign of revival." -A new scene is added where some police show up on horses and talk to Daniel near the hedges. It's revealed Daniel hides liquor in the garden as he takes a sip from one of the hidden bottles. -More dialogue between Stephen and Shannon as he asks if she is "enjoying the peacocks." Shannon expresses how she feels "trapped in this stuffy house." Before Stephen insists she plays on the piano, Shannon tells her mother, "I'm not in a musical mood." -The scene where Shannon tells Joseph America is offering free land is extended. Before we see Joseph hobbling around in his room, we see an exterior of the mansion at night. During their talk, Joseph tells her "You'll never get to America. Look at you, you're nothing but ribbons." She replies, "It wasn't a ribbon that stabbed you in the leg." -When they are on the boat, Joseph complains how the ocean feels like a jail. Shannon tells him it's "a highway to the future." -Before the arrival in America, we a get a lengthy scene were Stephen is having a hard time writing letters to Shannon. Daniel tries to comfort him, but he keeps asking where she is. We also see Shannon has been secretly writing to Daniel as he reads on her letters privately. -When being hired, there is extra dialogue of Kelley introducing his "doomsday book" to Joseph. He explains those who get written in are his property. This explains a later deleted scene in Part II and why Joseph can't get work. -A new scene takes place before Kelley takes them to their apartment. Joseph discusses his previous boxing history and they witness a bunch of folks chasing after some Italians. Kelley remarks how "Boston is an Irish town." -After they get the apartment in the brothel, the scene extends as Joseph tries to calm Shannon down by mentioning that him and his brothers used to sleep in a barn. This doesn't comfort her as she heads out to a bathroom where she gets surprised by a customer in one of the bathtubs. -Before Daniel reveals the letters, there is added lines where he asks his wife what she is knitting. She replies, "I'm just passing the time until somebody cuts my throat." -After Shannon tells her boss off, a new scene takes place where Joseph tells her "You haven't the dimmest idea of how the world is run." Shannon doesn't care as she mentions how nice it would be to quit her job. They pass by some folks putting up electrical poles as a man on a horse passes by. To prove his point about how important her work is, Joseph mentions how hard it would have been to earn that horse. The man on the horse replies he actually stole it much to the surprise of Joseph.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Sister Act/Encino Man/Alien³/Far and Away (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Book of Days
      Music Composed and Performed by Enya

      Lyrics by Roma Ryan

      Produced by Nicky Ryan

      Courtesy of Warner Music (U.K.), Ltd.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 22, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un horizonte lejano
    • Filming locations
      • Billings, Montana, USA(Oklahoma land rush)
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • Universal Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,883,840
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,194,520
      • May 24, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $137,783,840
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 20m(140 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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