A Far Off Place
1993, English. Directed by Mikael Salomon.
A far off land. A far off journey. A far off adventure.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Far Off Place
A Far Off Place isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 March 1993.
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Cast & crew
- Mikael SalomonDirector
- Reese WitherspoonNonnie Parker
- Ethan EmbryHarry Winslow
- Jack ThompsonJohn Ricketts
- Sarel BokXhabbo
- Robert John BurkePaul Parker
- Patricia KalemberElizabeth Parker
- Daniel GerrollJohn Winslow
- Maximilian SchellCol. Mopani Theron
- Miles AndersonJardin
- Fidelis ChezaTracker
- Taffy ChihotaWarden Robert
- Anthony ChinyangaDoctor
Details
- Released
- 12 March 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jonathan Hensleigh, Robert Caswell, Sally Robinson
- Box office
- $13M
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A Far Off Place: quick answers
Is A Far Off Place worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Far Off Place?
A Far Off Place runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does A Far Off Place have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Far Off Place. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Far Off Place parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Far Off Place is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Far Off Place on?
A Far Off Place isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 March 1993. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Far Off Place?
If you liked A Far Off Place, try Walkabout, The Flight of the Phoenix, Alpha.
Who directed A Far Off Place?
A Far Off Place (1993) was directed by Mikael Salomon and stars Reese Witherspoon, Ethan Embry, Jack Thompson.