A Long Way Off (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, A Long Way Off is a drama, family and romance film directed by Michael Davis, running about 105 minutes. “The Modern day Story of the Prodigal Son” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jacob is tired of living on the family farm, submitting to the rules of his father. One day he demands an early inheritance from his father, who shocks his young son by agreeing to give it to him. So, he heads to the big city doing things his way without restraint, and for a while he does well-surprisingly well. He takes huge business risks and converts his small fortune into a big fortune, despite his extremely flamboyant lifestyle that attracts the wrong women, including seductive Laura, whose rich boyfriend Frank is often dangerously nearby. Jake had it all: money, ladies, prestige-but then-he loses it all and just when he things he's hit bottom the bottom drops some more- until he is eating out of dumpsters and eventually ends up living in a literal pig pen. Coming to his senses he heads home, determined to work in an entry level position for his dad, who surprises him once again by running to him-but is it to kiss him or kill him?

Who’s in it. A Long Way Off stars Jordan Rhodes, Robert Davi, Edie McClurg and John Diehl, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, A Long Way Off has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Long Way Off page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Long Way Off tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.