Home Sweet Home (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1981, Home Sweet Home is a horror film directed by Nettie Peña, running about 85 minutes. “This year, it's not the turkey being carved for Thanksgiving” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An escaped mental patient steals a station wagon and makes his way to the Bradleys' Thanksgiving celebration, where he plans to make them a little less thankful...
Who’s in it. Home Sweet Home stars Jake Steinfeld as Killer, Vinessa Shaw as Angel Bradley, Peter De Paula as Mistake Bradley and Don Edmonds as Harold Bradley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Home Sweet Home has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home Sweet Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home Sweet Home tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home Sweet Home (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Home Sweet Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Home Sweet Home worth watching?
- Home Sweet Home holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Home Sweet Home?
- Home Sweet Home stars Jake Steinfeld, Vinessa Shaw, Peter De Paula, Don Edmonds and Charles Hoyes.
- When was Home Sweet Home released?
- Home Sweet Home was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.