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The Far Country

“RENEE...the innocent...and the untamed...BEN...the gambler...and the loser...GANNON...the law...and the noose...RUBE...the friendless...and the afraid.”

★ 6.9(170)19541h 37m

Western

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The Far Country is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Anthony Mann
Release date: 1954-02-12
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal International Pictures

The Far Country — trailer

About The Far Country

The Far Country is a 1954 movie in the Western genre, directed by Anthony Mann, starring James Stewart, Ruth Roman and Corinne Calvet. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 170 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Far Country in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During the Klondike Gold Rush, a misanthropic cattle driver and his talkative elderly partner run afoul of the law in Alaska and are forced to work for a saloon owner to take her supplies into a newly booming but lawless Canadian town.

Cast

James Stewart

Jeff Webster

Ruth Roman

Ronda Castle

Corinne Calvet

Renee Vallon

Walter Brennan

Ben Tatum

John McIntire

Judge Gannon

Jay C. Flippen

Rube

Harry Morgan

Ketchum

Steve Brodie

Ives

Connie Gilchrist

Hominy

Robert J. Wilke

Madden

Chubby Johnson

Dusty

Royal Dano

Luke

Themes & keywords

goldgold rushcattle drivelawlessnessalaskashootoutcattleklondikecattlemanyukon, canadaklondike gold rushbuddies19th centurygold claimcorrupt judge

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Far Country in United States?+

In United States, The Far Country is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Far Country on Netflix?+

The Far Country is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Far Country?+

The Far Country has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Far Country?+

The Far Country stars James Stewart, Ruth Roman, Corinne Calvet, Walter Brennan and John McIntire.

When did The Far Country come out?+

The Far Country is a 1954 movie directed by Anthony Mann.

What genre is The Far Country?+

The Far Country is Western film.

Who directed The Far Country?+

The Far Country was directed by Anthony Mann.