The War at Home (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1996, The War at Home is a drama film directed by Emilio Estevez, running about 119 minutes. “There Is A Secret About To Explode.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jeremy Collier is a Vietnam veteran who has returned home and is struggling to cope with the war experiences that haunt him. He is also at odds with his family, who cannot begin to understand what he has been through. Jeremy's battles with his family finally spiral out of control on Thanksgiving Day, when a bitter secret is revealed
Who’s in it. The War at Home stars Emilio Estevez as Jeremy Collier, Kathy Bates as Maurine Collier, Martin Sheen as Bob Collier and Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Karen Collier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The War at Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The War at Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of The War at Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The War at Home (1996)?
- In GB, The War at Home is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The War at Home worth watching?
- The War at Home holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The War at Home?
- The War at Home stars Emilio Estevez, Kathy Bates, Martin Sheen, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Carla Gugino.
- When was The War at Home released?
- The War at Home was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.