Far from Men (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2015, Far from Men is a drama and war film directed by David Oelhoffen, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A French teacher in a small Algerian village during the Algerian War forms an unexpected bond with a dissident who is ordered to be turned in to the authorities.
Who’s in it. Far from Men stars Viggo Mortensen as Daru, Reda Kateb as Mohamed, Djemel Barek as Slimane and Vincent Martin as Balducci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Far from Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Far from Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far from Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far from Men (2015)?
- In US, Far from Men is available to 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 Far from Men worth watching?
- Far from Men holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far from Men?
- Far from Men stars Viggo Mortensen, Reda Kateb, Djemel Barek, Vincent Martin and Nicolas Giraud.
- When was Far from Men released?
- Far from Men was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.