News from Home (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1977, News from Home is a notable film directed by Chantal Akerman.
What it’s about. Chantal Akerman, the Belgian filmmaker, lives in New York. Filmed images of the City are accompanied by the texts of Chantal Akerman's loving mother back home in Brussels. The City comes more and more to the front while the words of the mother, read by Akerman herself, gradually fade away.
Who’s in it. News from Home stars Chantal Akerman as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, News from Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and 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 News from Home page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch News from Home (1977)?
- In US, News from Home is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and 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 News from Home worth watching?
- News from Home holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in News from Home?
- News from Home stars Chantal Akerman.
- When was News from Home released?
- News from Home was released in 1977.