Far Away (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, Far Away is a drama film directed by André Téchiné, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Serge is a long distance lorry driver between Morocco andEurope. In Tangier, he tries to reconcile with his former girlfriend, Sarah. She has refused to have anything to do with him since her mother’s death and intends to join her brother in Canada. Serge appeals to Sarah’s protector, a young Arab named Saïd, to allow him to meet up with Sarah, promising in return to smuggle Saïd into Europe...
Who’s in it. Far Away stars Stéphane Rideau as Serge, Lubna Azabal as Sarah, Mohamed Hamaidi as Saïd and Yasmina Reza as Emily, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Far Away has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Far Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far Away tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far Away (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Far Away change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Far Away worth watching?
- Far Away holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far Away?
- Far Away stars Stéphane Rideau, Lubna Azabal, Mohamed Hamaidi, Yasmina Reza and Jack Taylor.