A Far Off Place

A Far Off Place (1993)

  • 40% of critics liked it
    (10 reviews)

  • 62% of users liked it
    (10,114 ratings)

The directorial debut of Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Mikael Salomon (The Abyss), A Far Off Place is based on a pair of books by novelist Laurens Van der Post. Reese Witherspoon stars as Nonnie Parker, a young girl living on an African game preserve with her parents. Ethan Embry is Harry… More

In Theaters
Mar 12, 1993 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Carrie R. Wheadon, Common Sense Media

    African survival tale not for sensitive animal lovers.

  • Clint Morris, Moviehole

    A gripping adventure for the family

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Celebrates the wisdom of indigneous peoples and the fine spiritual friendships they offer to us if we open up to a different way of being.

  • Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

    The plotting and especially the violence are rather appalling for a film aimed at so youthful an audience.

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  • Sarah P


    Much more enjoyable when I was a kid, doesn't stand up to adult viewing.

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