Breaking Home Ties (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, Breaking Home Ties is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Wilder, running about 95 minutes. “Leaving is never easy. Coming home can be even harder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.
Who’s in it. Breaking Home Ties stars Jason Robards as Lloyd Wells, Eva Marie Saint as Emma Wells, Claire Trevor as Grace Porter and Doug McKeon as Lonnie Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Breaking Home Ties has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking Home Ties page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking Home Ties tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking Home Ties (1987)?
- In US, Breaking Home Ties is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breaking Home Ties worth watching?
- Breaking Home Ties holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Breaking Home Ties?
- Breaking Home Ties stars Jason Robards, Eva Marie Saint, Claire Trevor, Doug McKeon and Erin Gray.
- When was Breaking Home Ties released?
- Breaking Home Ties was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.