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Far and Away
1992 140 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.6
Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western
Director: Ron Howard
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Description
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.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$58.88M
Worldwide:
$137.78M
Starring
Tom Cruise
Actor
Nicole Kidman
Actor
Thomas Gibson
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1993
— Best Action Scene
Razzie Awards 1993
— Worst Song
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1993
— Best On-Screen Duo
Key opinion
Far and Away is widely celebrated for the magnetic chemistry between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman and its breathtaking visual presentation. While some critics find the plot simplistic or inconsistent, many viewers praise it as a nostalgic, life-affirming epic that effectively blends romance, adventure, and period drama.
| Acting | The palpable chemistry between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman serves as the film's emotional anchor, elevating the material through their shared screen presence. | |
| Cinematography | The film excels in its visual execution, utilizing stunning vistas and rich period atmosphere to create a transportive cinematic experience. | |
| Score | John Williams' sweeping score effectively enhances the film's romantic and adventurous tone. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is divisive; fans appreciate the blend of melodrama and optimism, while critics find the screenplay riddled with implausible plot points and inconsistent character motivations. |