Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1990, Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael is a comedy and drama film directed by Jim Abrahams, running about 95 minutes. “She doesn't want much. Just a whole new life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Movie star Roxy Carmichael is abandoning the bright lights of Hollywood, Calif. and returning to her small Ohio hometown -- at least long enough to dedicate a city building. And now the whole town of Clyde is bracing for Carmichael's return, most of all her now-married old flame Denton Webb and troubled teen Dinky Bossetti. An orphan with few friends, Dinky is convinced that Carmichael is her birth mother, and that the actress will reclaim her when she returns.
Who’s in it. Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael stars Winona Ryder as Dinky Bossetti, Jeff Daniels as Denton Webb, Stephen Tobolowsky as Mayor Bill Klepler and Dinah Manoff as Evelyn Whittacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990)?
- In US, Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael worth watching?
- Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael?
- Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael stars Winona Ryder, Jeff Daniels, Stephen Tobolowsky, Dinah Manoff and Laila Robins.
- When was Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael released?
- Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.