She's Been Away (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1989, She's Been Away is a drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Hall, running about 103 minutes. “But her return set them both free” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman who has been institutionalized for 60 years for the "crime" of not conforming to the 1920s image of what a proper young woman should be (in other words, she did what she wanted and didn't care what anyone else thought about it) is finally released to the custody of her family, consisting of her grand-nephew and his family. At first she keeps a self-imposed distance from the relatives, but she soon finds herself coming around to her nephew's wife, a free spirit who is under the thumb of her cold and controlling husband
Who’s in it. She's Been Away stars Peggy Ashcroft as Lillian Huckle, Geraldine James as Harriet Ambrose, James Fox as Hugh Ambrose and Rachel Kempson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, She's Been Away has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch She's Been Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of She's Been Away tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch She's Been Away (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for She's Been Away change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is She's Been Away worth watching?
- She's Been Away holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in She's Been Away?
- She's Been Away stars Peggy Ashcroft, Geraldine James, James Fox, Rachel Kempson and Rebecca Pidgeon.
- When was She's Been Away released?
- She's Been Away was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.