Far North (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, Far North is a drama film directed by Sam Shepard, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After generations of being apart, an accident brings a family back together and they begin to cope with their original issues.
Who’s in it. Far North stars Jessica Lange as Kate, Charles Durning as Bertrum, Tess Harper as Rita and Donald Moffat as Uncle Dane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Far North has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Far North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far North tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far North (1988)?
- In US, Far North is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Far North worth watching?
- Far North holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far North?
- Far North stars Jessica Lange, Charles Durning, Tess Harper, Donald Moffat and Ann Wedgeworth.
- When was Far North released?
- Far North was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.