Movie

Light Years Away

“An old man with a secret... A young man seeking an answer...”

★ 7.1(10)19811h 47m

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Good to know

Director: Alain Tanner
Release date: 1981-05-20
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Slotint

About Light Years Away

Light Years Away is a 1981 movie in the Drama and Fantasy genres, directed by Alain Tanner, starring Trevor Howard, Mick Ford and Bernice Stegers. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Light Years Away in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young drifter meets up with a strange old man who claims that he has been taught to fly by birds

Cast

Trevor Howard

Yoshka Poliakeff

Mick Ford

Jonas

Bernice Stegers

Betty

Henri Virlogeux

Le notaire

Odile Schmitt

Dancer

Joe Pilkington

Thomas

Johnny Murphy

Gerard Mannix Flynn

Themes & keywords

drifterflying machine

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Light Years Away in Mexico?+

Light Years Away is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Light Years Away on Netflix?+

Light Years Away is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Light Years Away?+

Light Years Away has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Light Years Away?+

Light Years Away stars Trevor Howard, Mick Ford, Bernice Stegers, Henri Virlogeux and Odile Schmitt.

When did Light Years Away come out?+

Light Years Away is a 1981 movie directed by Alain Tanner.

What genre is Light Years Away?+

Light Years Away is Drama and Fantasy film.

Who directed Light Years Away?+

Light Years Away was directed by Alain Tanner.