The Farthest (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 7.8

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Released in 2018, The Farthest is a documentary film directed by Emer Reynolds, running about 121 minutes. “12 billion miles and counting...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The captivating tales of the people and events behind one of humanity's greatest achievements in exploration: NASA's Voyager mission.

Who’s in it. The Farthest stars Carl Sagan as Himself (archive footage), Frank Drake as Himself, John Casani as Himself and Lawrence Krauss as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Farthest has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Farthest page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Farthest (2018)?
In US, The Farthest is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Farthest worth watching?
The Farthest holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Farthest?
The Farthest stars Carl Sagan, Frank Drake, John Casani, Lawrence Krauss and Carolyn Porco.
When was The Farthest released?
The Farthest was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.