Homo Faber (Voyager) (1991)

63% of critics liked it
(8 reviews)
71% of users liked it
(516 ratings)

Set in the 1950s, Voyager concerns the travels of an American construction engineer (Sam Shepard) who is wandering throughout Europe, recounting his life story through a series of flashbacks while meeting a variety of new characters. At first, he meets a man whom he knew during his time as a student… More Set in the 1950s, Voyager concerns the travels of an American construction engineer (Sam Shepard) who is wandering throughout Europe, recounting his life story through a series of flashbacks while meeting a variety of new characters. At first, he meets a man whom he knew during his time as a student in Europe in the days before World War II. Shortly afterward, he meets a beautiful young German woman (Julie Delpy), whom he accompanies on a journey to her home in Athens, Greece. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By: Volker Schlöndorff
Genres: Drama, Romance, Art House & International

In Theaters: Feb 21, 1991 Wide
On DVD: Jul 2, 1992
Studio: Academy Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Only bearable for throwing out a number of alluring literary ideas, otherwise it's bogged down by an overload of symbolism.
Clint Morris, Film Threat
Highly entertaining, Incredibly moving
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A mesmerizing interpretation of a Max Frisch novel about a globe-trotting engineer.

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Erin C

This was actually a pretty good movie, even though it had a pretty gross twist towards the end. The acting wasn't great, but the story was interesting enough to allow me to overlook it.
Anthony V

A nice little piece of modern noir.