Faraway, So Close! (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1993, Faraway, So Close! is a fantasy, drama, romance and history film directed by Wim Wenders, running about 146 minutes. “Your favorite Angels are back!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Damiel is now married to Marion, runs the pizzeria “Da Angelo” and the two have a child. The solitarily remaining angel Cassiel is more and more dissatisfied with his destiny as a mere observer of human life and finally decides to take the great leap. As Karl Engel he soon gets into a dubious milieu and finds himself as the assistant of the German American Baker, who makes his money with shady arms deals and sends films east in exchange for weapons. Cassiel’s adventure turns into a “thriller” when he decides to put a stop to Baker’s game.
Who’s in it. Faraway, So Close! stars Otto Sander as Cassiel, Bruno Ganz as Damiel, Nastassja Kinski as Raphaela and Peter Falk as Peter Falk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Faraway, So Close! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $810.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Curzon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Curzon Home Cinema. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faraway, So Close! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Faraway, So Close! tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Faraway, So Close! (1993)?
- In GB, Faraway, So Close! is available to stream on Curzon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Faraway, So Close! worth watching?
- Faraway, So Close! holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Faraway, So Close!?
- Faraway, So Close! stars Otto Sander, Bruno Ganz, Nastassja Kinski, Peter Falk and Solveig Dommartin.
- When was Faraway, So Close! released?
- Faraway, So Close! was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.