Too Far Away (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2019, Too Far Away is a family film directed by Sarah Winkenstette, running about 86 minutes. “Competitors become friends” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ben (11) and Tariq (12) have more in common than they realise. Both are new to school and football and have lost their homeland. Ben's village will soon became an open brown coal mine. He and his family move to a nearby city but Ben fails to fit in at his new school. Bullied, he returns secretly to his old, abandoned home. His one pleasure, football, pales with the arrival of Tariq, a Syrian refugee and better player. But when bureaucracy stops Tariq playing, he runs away, Ben finds him and learns that Tariq is desperate to be reunited with his scattered family. Jealousy on the football field becomes friendship and understanding.
Who’s in it. Too Far Away stars Yoran Leicher as Ben, Sobhi Awad as Tariq, Anna König as Nane Lübertz and Andreas Nickl as Sven, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Too Far Away has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Too Far Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of Too Far Away tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Too Far Away (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Too Far Away change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Too Far Away worth watching?
- Too Far Away holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Too Far Away?
- Too Far Away stars Yoran Leicher, Sobhi Awad, Anna König, Andreas Nickl and Anna Böttcher.
- When was Too Far Away released?
- Too Far Away was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.