Home (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 5.2

Home poster

Released in 2009, Home is a drama and documentary film directed by Mary Haverstick, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. Inga is a mother with the soul of a poet at a crossroads. Her estranged husband Hermann is bereft of emotional support for her in the wake of her recovery from breast cancer, let alone her passion for buying and restoring and house that reminds her of her childhood home. She shares a close bond with her eight-year-old daughter, and though she is troubled by her decaying marriage, she retains a strong spirit of optimism, as expressed in her own writing.

Who’s in it. Home stars Marcia Gay Harden as Inga, Eulala Scheel as Indigo, Michael Gaston as Hermann and Marian Seldes as Peggy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Home has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home page.

If you liked it. Fans of Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Home (2009)?
In US, Home is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Home worth watching?
Home holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Home?
Home stars Marcia Gay Harden, Eulala Scheel, Michael Gaston, Marian Seldes and Candy Buckley.
When was Home released?
Home was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.