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Far from Men

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2015 | 110 min | Drama, War

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Empire of the Sun or The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A French teacher in a small Algerian village during the Algerian War forms an unexpected bond with a dissident who is ordered to be turned in to the authorities.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Venice award: 71st Venice International Film Festival: SIGNIS Award. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $835K worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Oelhoffen

  • Viggo MortensenDaru
  • Reda KatebMohamed, prisoner
  • Djemel BarekSlimane
  • Vincent MartinBalducci
  • Nicolas GiraudLieutenant Le Tallec
  • Jean-Jérôme EspositoFrancis
  • Yann GovenRené
  • Antoine RégentClaude
  • Sonia AmoriProstitute
  • Antoine LaurentFrench soldier