Far from Home (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1989, Far from Home is a thriller film directed by Meiert Avis, running about 86 minutes. “One boy wants her love. One boy wants her dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie Cox should have stopped for gas in California. While he's on a cross-country trip with his teenage daughter, Joleen, his car hits empty in a creepy town in Nevada. With nary a drop of fuel to be found, Charlie and Joleen stop for the night at a dilapidated trailer park. There, Joleen catches the eye of two teenage boys, Jimmy and Pinky -- either of whom could be the serial killer currently terrorizing the town.
Who’s in it. Far from Home stars Matt Frewer as Charlie Cox, Drew Barrymore as Joleen Cox, Richard Masur as Duckett and Karen Austin as Louise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Far from Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Far from Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far from Home tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far from Home (1989)?
- In US, Far from Home is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Far from Home worth watching?
- Far from Home holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far from Home?
- Far from Home stars Matt Frewer, Drew Barrymore, Richard Masur, Karen Austin and Susan Tyrrell.
- When was Far from Home released?
- Far from Home was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.