Far and Away vs Hidalgo
Hidalgo has the higher audience score (6.9/10 against 6.8/10 for Far and Away). Hidalgo is the shorter watch at 2h 16m compared with 2h 20m. Far and Away is the older of the two (1992 against 2004). Both are adventure, western movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Far and Away | Hidalgo | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 1992 | 2004 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 2h 16m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western | Adventure, Western |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Ron Howard | Joe Johnston |
| Main cast | Colm Meaney, Jared Harris, Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, Barbara Babcock | Zuleikha Robinson, J.K. Simmons, Viggo Mortensen, Chris Owen, Saïd Taghmaoui |
Synopsis
Far and Away
A young couple escapes Ireland, dreaming of a new life during the land giveaway in Oklahoma. As they struggle to survive against betrayal and harsh winter conditions, they must fend off her parents who are determined to bring her back home.
Hidalgo
Set in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair around the world...
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