A Million Miles Away

A tale of resilience and dreams, where the impossible becomes possible through hard work and community support.

Critics find this inspirational biopic carried by appealing lead performances, though its grit and gimmick-free approach sometimes tips into heavy-handedness.

• the plot follows Jose Hernandez from farm work to engineering and astronaut training, framed as perseverance against the odds
• the overview stresses community and sacrifice as the engine of the protagonist's dream
• the overview emphasizes community alongside perseverance and the reviews praise family relationships

• Hidden Figuresshared uplifting biographical arc of an underdog rising from humble labor to a dream career, warm family-centered tone
• Stand and Delivershared inspirational biopic register, perseverance against social barriers, and immigrant or minority striving
• The Right Stuffshared true-story aspirational drama about a working-class protagonist pursuing science and space

Director

Alejandra Márquez Abella

Release Date

2023-09-08

Runtime

122 min

Rating

7.6 / 10 (561)

What is A Million Miles Away about?

A migrant farm worker's son works his way from the fields of California to engineering school and ultimately toward becoming a NASA astronaut.

What is A Million Miles Away like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of A Million Miles Away as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is A Million Miles Away violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in A Million Miles Away.

What did critics think of A Million Miles Away?

Critics find this inspirational biopic carried by appealing lead performances, though its grit and gimmick-free approach sometimes tips into heavy-handedness.

Which films are like A Million Miles Away?

Films with a similar feel include Hidden Figures, Stand and Deliver, and The Right Stuff.

How long is A Million Miles Away?

A Million Miles Away runs 122 minutes.

Where can I watch A Million Miles Away?

In United States, A Million Miles Away streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon MX Player.