Far from Home movie poster

Far from Home

"One boy wants her love. One boy wants her dead."

June 30, 1989 1h 26m 5.4/10 (45 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Far from Home is a thriller film. directed by Meiert Avis. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Matt Frewer, Drew Barrymore, and Richard Masur

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 30, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (45 votes)
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Box Office $11.9K Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$11,859

Production Companies

  • Lightning Pictures
  • Planet Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Far from Home 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 ...

Who directed Far from Home?

Far from Home was directed by Meiert Avis.

How long is Far from Home?

Far from Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Far from Home released?

Far from Home was released on June 30, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Far from Home?

The main cast of Far from Home includes Matt Frewer, Drew Barrymore, Richard Masur, Karen Austin, Susan Tyrrell.