PG-13

Far and Away

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

1992 • 140 min • Adventure · Drama · Romance · Western

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

1340 reviews

68 Audience · 1340 · 100%

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.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 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.

What it 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.

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Far and Away. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.