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Sunday Too Far Away (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1975, Sunday Too Far Away is a drama film directed by Ken Hannam, running about 93 minutes. “Friday night he's too tired; Saturday night too drunk; Sunday, too far away.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A hard-drinking but hard-working gun shearer leads a group of Outback sheep herders into striking after wealthy landowners attempt to drive them from their territory.

Who’s in it. Sunday Too Far Away stars Jack Thompson as Foley, Max Cullen as Tim King, Reg Lye as Old Garth and Robert Bruning as Tom, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Sunday Too Far Away has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunday Too Far Away page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sunday Too Far Away tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sunday Too Far Away (1975)?
In US, Sunday Too Far Away is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sunday Too Far Away worth watching?
Sunday Too Far Away holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sunday Too Far Away?
Sunday Too Far Away stars Jack Thompson, Max Cullen, Reg Lye, Robert Bruning and Peter Cummins.
When was Sunday Too Far Away released?
Sunday Too Far Away was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.