Far and Away
Teens

Far and Away

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1992 · 140 min

Far and Away

An Irish heiress and a tenant farmer escape to America in the 1890s, hoping to stake a claim in the Oklahoma Land Run. Their journey is filled with challenges, from city streets to the untamed frontier, testing their bond and dreams of a new life.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

5/10

Language

Moderate

3/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

4/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

4/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Some intense boxing scenes and a historical battle sequence.
  • Instances of alcohol consumption and references to gambling.
  • Moments of prejudice and class conflict.
  • A brief depiction of a brothel environment without explicit details.

Models well

  • Perseverance and determination
  • Pursuit of freedom
  • Love and loyalty
  • Overcoming class divides

Talk about it after

  • The historical context of the Oklahoma Land Run and its impact on native populations.
  • The challenges of immigration and adapting to a new country.
  • The idea of the "American Dream" and its different meanings.
  • How class and social status affect relationships.
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Cast & crew

Far and Away (1992) Original Trailer [HD]