Far from the Sun (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1971, Far from the Sun is a drama film directed by Jacques Leduc, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The six members of the working-class Bessette family each mimic a certain stage of the life of the iconic Brother André and are an incarnation of his values and characteristics.
Who’s in it. Far from the Sun stars Esther Auger as Isabelle, Reynald Bouchard as Gérard Bessette, Pierre Curzi as Yvon and J. Léo Gagnon as Léo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Far from the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Far from the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far from the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far from the Sun (1971)?
- In CA, Far from the Sun is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Far from the Sun worth watching?
- Far from the Sun holds an audience score of 6.5 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 from the Sun?
- Far from the Sun stars Esther Auger, Reynald Bouchard, Pierre Curzi, J. Léo Gagnon and Claude Jutra.
- When was Far from the Sun released?
- Far from the Sun was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.