Far West (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1973, Far West is a comedy and western film directed by Jacques Brel, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. This Belgian/French tale chronicles the efforts of Jacques (Jacques Brel) to find the Old West in modern America. Dressed as cowboy, he travels throughout western American cities and towns and finds others similarly dressed. These idealists gather together and build an old-western-style town in the middle of an abandoned factory, battling local bureaucracies in the process.
Who’s in it. Far West stars Jacques Brel as Jacques, Gabriel Jabbour as Gabriel, Danièle Evenou as Danièle and Véronique Mucret as Véro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Far West 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 West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far West tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far West (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Far West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Far West worth watching?
- Far West holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far West?
- Far West stars Jacques Brel, Gabriel Jabbour, Danièle Evenou, Véronique Mucret and Michel Piccoli.
- When was Far West released?
- Far West was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.