Homecoming (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2012, Homecoming is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Jo Baier, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. August Staudenmeyer returns after thirty years absence as a wealthy man in his hometown Gerbersau. First, the successful businessman is received with open arms. But when he stands up for the outlawed widow Katharina Entriss, he gets sidelined. August realizes that the narrow-mindedness of the Gerbersauer has by no means changed. Richer for an experience and a love, he leaves home a second time.
Who’s in it. Homecoming stars August Zirner as August Staudenmeyer, Heike Makatsch as Katarina Endriss, Herbert Knaup as Bürgermeister and Margarita Broich as Leonore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Homecoming has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ALLBLK. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homecoming page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homecoming tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homecoming (2012)?
- In US, Homecoming is available to stream on ALLBLK. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Homecoming worth watching?
- Homecoming holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homecoming?
- Homecoming stars August Zirner, Heike Makatsch, Herbert Knaup, Margarita Broich and Oliver Stokowski.
- When was Homecoming released?
- Homecoming was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.