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From a Far Country

4.619812h 20mMovieDramaHistory

This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special,…

DirectorKrzysztof Zanussi
WritersDiego Fabbri·Andrzej Kijowski
ProducersGiacomo Pezzali·Vincenzo Labella

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Cast · Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi

SNSam Neill
Sam Neill
Marian
CCChristopher Cazenove
Christopher Cazenove
Tadek Sobański
LHLisa Harrow
Lisa Harrow
Wanda
JWJohn Welsh
John Welsh
Priest
MDMaurice Denham
Maurice Denham
Sapieha
CMCezary Morawski
Cezary Morawski
Karol Wojtyła
DODaniel Olbrychski
Daniel Olbrychski
Captain
MKMaja Komorowska
Maja Komorowska
Nun
IOIzabela Olszewska
Izabela Olszewska
AŁAndrzej Łapicki
Andrzej Łapicki
German Officer
ZZZbigniew Zapasiewicz
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
Mieczysław Kotlarczyk
PFPiotr Fronczewski
Piotr Fronczewski
Palitsch

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From a Far Country — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams From a Far Country?

From a Far Country isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is From a Far Country on Netflix?

No, From a Far Country is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is From a Far Country on Amazon Prime Video?

No, From a Far Country isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch From a Far Country for free?

From a Far Country isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for From a Far Country?

From a Far Country hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 3, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is From a Far Country based on a true story?

Yes — From a Far Country is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).