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Far North

Name: Far North
Genre: Drama
Released: 1988-11-09
Cast: Jessica Lange, Charles Durning, Tess Harper, Donald Moffat, Ann Wedgeworth

1988 | 90 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Best for anyone with a complicated family (so, everyone) and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Family ties get tested in ways that ring true. Same wavelength as Manchester by the Sea or The Glass Castle.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 30 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off: Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

After generations of being apart, an accident brings a family back together and they begin to cope with their original issues.

CriticsWeak
13% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$147K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Sam Shepard