Far and Away vs The Rains Came
Far and Away has the higher audience score (6.8/10 against 6.1/10 for The Rains Came). The Rains Came is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 20m. The Rains Came is the older of the two (1939 against 1992). Both are adventure, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Far and Away
The Rains Came| Far and Away | The Rains Came | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 1992 | 1939 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western | Adventure, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Ron Howard | Clarence Brown |
| Main cast | Colm Meaney, Jared Harris, Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, Barbara Babcock | Abner Biberman, William Edmunds, Henry Travers, Myrna Loy, Herbert Evans |
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.
The Rains Came
Indian aristocrat Rama Safti returns from medical training in the U.S. to give his life to the poor folk of Ranchipur. Lady Edwina and her drunken artist ex-lover Tom Ransome get in the way, but everyone shapes up when faced by earthquake, flooding, and plague.
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