Far Cry (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2008, Far Cry is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Uwe Boll, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Jack Carver, a former member of the Special Forces takes the journalist Valerie Cardinal to an Island to visit her uncle Max who is working in a Military complex on the Island. As they arrive Valerie gets captured by the minions of Doctor Krüger. After the destruction of his boat Jack finds out about the true purpose of the Facilities on the Island, which is the creation of genetic soldiers.
Who’s in it. Far Cry stars Til Schweiger as Jack Carver, Emmanuelle Vaugier as Valerie Constantin, Udo Kier as Dr. Krieger and Natalia Avelon as Katia Chernov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Far Cry has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $743 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Far Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far Cry tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far Cry (2008)?
- In US, Far Cry is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Far Cry worth watching?
- Far Cry holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far Cry?
- Far Cry stars Til Schweiger, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Udo Kier, Natalia Avelon and Don S. Davis.
- When was Far Cry released?
- Far Cry was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.