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 posterFar and Away1992 VS Hidalgo posterHidalgo2004
Far and AwayHidalgo
Audience score★ 6.8/10★ 6.9/10
Year19922004
Length2h 20m2h 16m
GenresAdventure, Drama, Romance, WesternAdventure, Western
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRon HowardJoe Johnston
Main castColm Meaney, Jared Harris, Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, Barbara BabcockZuleikha 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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