A Far Off Place (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1993, A Far Off Place is a drama and adventure film directed by Mikael Salomon, running about 100 minutes. “A far off land. A far off journey. A far off adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thrown together under incredible circumstances, two strangers must discover courage and strength when they begin a journey across the treacherous African desert! Equipped only with their wits and the expertise of a native bushman who befriends them, they are determined to triumph over impossible odds and reach their destination. But along the way, the trio face a primitive desert wilderness.
Who’s in it. A Far Off Place stars Reese Witherspoon as Nonnie Parker, Ethan Embry as Harry Winslow, Jack Thompson as John Ricketts and Sarel Bok as Xhabbo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Far Off Place has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Far Off Place page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Far Off Place tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Far Off Place (1993)?
- In GB, A Far Off Place is available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Far Off Place worth watching?
- A Far Off Place holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Far Off Place?
- A Far Off Place stars Reese Witherspoon, Ethan Embry, Jack Thompson, Sarel Bok and Robert John Burke.