Home at Last (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1988, Home at Last is a drama and family film directed by David DeVries, running about 58 minutes. “What he needed most was to be wanted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Billy, a streetwise kid from New York City, is sent to Nebraska and is taken in by a Swedish farm family, the Andersons. Initially fearful and resentful, Billy doesn’t fit in, and he clashes with his new family and adoptive father (Frank Converse). Not until a terrible crisis occurs does Billy realize that, for the first time in his life, he truly belongs and is Home At Last.
Who’s in it. Home at Last stars Adrien Brody as Billy, Joel Savani as Danny, Frank Converse as Nils Anderson and Caroline Lagerfelt as Christina.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Home at Last has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home at Last page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home at Last tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home at Last (1988)?
- In US, Home at Last is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Home at Last worth watching?
- Home at Last holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Home at Last?
- Home at Last stars Adrien Brody, Joel Savani, Frank Converse and Caroline Lagerfelt.
- When was Home at Last released?
- Home at Last was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.