Home Before Dark (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1997, Home Before Dark is a notable film directed by Maureen Foley, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. It's 1963 in rural Massachusetts, and Nora James has the usual worries of an eleven year-old girl:lipstick, first crushes, staying out of trouble at school...not easy when your teacher is the elderly Sister Concilia. And even harder when your parents are struggling to heal from an almost unbearable loss. Then tragedy strikes another Massachusetts family, the Kennedys, and shatters the fragile bonds holding the James family together, Nora, sent to live with her brittle Aunt Rose, soon learns who she is, what she wants, and what she must do to achieve it. She makes a decision that is both cruel and courageous. Nora's choice unlocks the way to what amounts to the rescue of her family. (Maureen Foley, writer/director of the film)
Who’s in it. Home Before Dark stars Stephanie Castellarin, Brian Delate, Ellen Stone and Katharine Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Home Before Dark has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home Before Dark page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home Before Dark (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Home Before Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Home Before Dark worth watching?
- Home Before Dark holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Home Before Dark?
- Home Before Dark stars Stephanie Castellarin, Brian Delate, Ellen Stone, Katharine Ross and Patricia Kalember.
- When was Home Before Dark released?
- Home Before Dark was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.