Far From Men (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Far From Men is a 2015 drama directed by David Oelhoffen, starring Viggo Mortensen, Reda Kateb and Nicolas Giraud. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- David Oelhoffen
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Tribeca Film
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Far From Men About?
The premise of Far From Men without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Algerian War in the 1950s, a schoolteacher with strong moral convictions finds himself escorting a man convicted of murder to a French court. As they journey through the harsh desert landscape, he is forced to confront the difficult realities of colonialism and the complexities of justice in a time of conflict, questioning his own beliefs along the way.
Far From Men Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- algerian war
- teacher
- journey
- french algerian
- atlas mountains
- prisoner
- based on short story
- title at the end
- hostage
- fire
- ruin
- rain
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- killing a horse
- wounded horse
- horse
- gun
- rifle shooting
- rifle
- french algerian war
- children
- classroom
- school
- algeria
- year 1954
- accused of murder
- war crime
- neo western
- traveling on foot
- world war two veteran
- freedom
- loyalty conflict
- 1950s
- schoolteacher
Far From Men Cast
Viggo Mortensen leads the cast, with Reda Kateb and Nicolas Giraud. Directed by David Oelhoffen; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director David Oelhoffen
Also Starring in Far From Men
· 5 moreFar From Men Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Far From Men 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 68% User score
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Far From Men Plot Summary
What happens in Far From Men from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds in 1954, during the turbulent period of French Colonial Algeria as the country edges closer to its war for independence. At the center of this narrative is Daru, a French schoolteacher dedicated to educating Algerian children from surrounding villages. He spends his days teaching geography, playing with the children, and providing grain to support their families. However, the peace of his isolated schoolhouse is shattered when an acquaintance visits to warn him about the escalating tensions between the Algerian resistance and the French regime.
Full summary
The whole story of Far From Men, scene by scene
Far From Men Box Office
Far From Men grossed $1.1 million worldwide. $5,336 came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $5.3K
- International
- $1.1M
Far From Men Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Far From Men.
How Well Do You Know Far From Men?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Far From Men Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Longe dos Homens” and “Lejos de los hombres”.
- Also known as
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- Longe dos Homens
- Lejos de los hombres
- Daleko od ljudi
- Far From Man
- Loin des hommes 2014
- Den Menschen so fern
- 远离人迹
- İnsanlıktan Uzakta
- Μακριά από τους ανθρώπους
- הרחק מבני האדם
- Daleko od lidí
- Ze mną nie zginiesz
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- Távol az emberektől
- 신의 이름으로
- Вдалеке от людей
- Lluny dels homes
- Далеко од људи
- Flugten Til Frihed
- 遠離人跡
- Daleč od ljudi
- Далеч от хората
- Ďaleko od ľudí
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Far From Men FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Far From Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Far From Men?
Far From Men runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Far From Men released?
Far From Men was released on May 1, 2015.
Who directed Far From Men?
Far From Men was directed by David Oelhoffen.
More films by David Oelhoffen Who is in the cast of Far From Men?
Far From Men stars Viggo Mortensen, Reda Kateb and Nicolas Giraud, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Far From Men make at the box office?
Far From Men grossed $1.1 million worldwide ($5,336 domestic, $1.1 million international).
How is Far From Men rated?
Far From Men has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Far From Men have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Far From Men has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
What language is Far From Men in?
The original language of Far From Men is French.
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