The Homecoming (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1973, The Homecoming is a drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Hall, running about 111 minutes. “The share the house. They share the food. They share Teddy's wife. Such a nice happy family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a dreary North London flat, the site of perpetual psychological warfare, a philosophy professor visits his family after a nine-year absence and introduces the four men - father, uncle and two brothers - to his wife.
Who’s in it. The Homecoming stars Paul Rogers as Max, Ian Holm as Lenny, Cyril Cusack as Sam and Terence Rigby as Joey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Homecoming has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Homecoming page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Homecoming tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Homecoming (1973)?
- In US, The Homecoming is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Homecoming worth watching?
- The Homecoming holds an audience score of 5.8 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 The Homecoming?
- The Homecoming stars Paul Rogers, Ian Holm, Cyril Cusack, Terence Rigby and Michael Jayston.
- When was The Homecoming released?
- The Homecoming was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.