**_Stuck in a remote desert town in northwest Nevada_** This is a coming-of-age drama mixed with quirky murder mystery involving eccentric people living in the lonely wasteland, such as the mechanic who refuses to ‘worship Mammon’ (Richard Masur) offset by the high-strung shop owner (Susan Tyrrell). Matt Frewer and Drew Barrymore work well as the father & daughter who dearly love each other despite the typical…
One boy wants her love. One boy wants her dead.
Charlie Cox should have stopped for gas in California. While he's on a cross-country trip with his teenage daughter, Joleen, his car hits empty in a creepy town in Nevada. With nary a drop of fuel to be found, Charlie and Joleen stop for the night at a dilapidated trailer park. There, Joleen catches the eye of two teenage boys, Jimmy and Pinky -- either of whom could be the serial killer currently terrorizing the town.
Top Cast
Matt Frewer
Charlie Cox
Drew Barrymore
Joleen Cox
Richard Masur
Duckett
Karen Austin
Louise
Susan Tyrrell
Agnes Reed
Andras Jones
Jimmy Reed
Dick Miller
Sheriff Bill Childers
Anthony Rapp
Pinky Sears
Connie Sawyer
Viney Hunt
Jennifer Tilly
Amy
Stephanie Walski
Sissy Reed
Murrill Maglio
Man in Trailer
Teri Weigel
Woman in Trailer
John Spencer
TV Preacher
Fred Culbertson
Police Officer (uncredited)
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What is Far from Home about?
Charlie Cox should have stopped for gas in California. While he's on a cross-country trip with his teenage daughter, Joleen, his car hits empty in a creepy town in Nevada. With nary a drop of fuel to be found, Charlie and Joleen stop for the night at a dilapidated trailer park.…
When was Far from Home released?
Far from Home was released in 1989.
What genres does Far from Home belong to?
Far from Home is categorised as Thriller.
Who stars in Far from Home?
The cast of Far from Home includes Matt Frewer, Drew Barrymore, Richard Masur, Karen Austin, Susan Tyrrell.