Welcome Home, Bobby (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1986, Welcome Home, Bobby is a drama and tv movie film directed by Herbert Wise, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. When a Chicago teen is arrested for drug possession, the ensuing investigation reveals that he has had sexual contact with an older man. Discovering his sexual encounter, other students start shunning him and call for his expulsion from school. His father as his conservative blue-collar dad also rejects him, while his mother does try to offer support.
Who’s in it. Welcome Home, Bobby stars Timothy Williams as Bobby, Adam Baldwin as Cleary, Anthony Candell as Donny Cavalero and Nan Woods as Beth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Welcome Home, Bobby has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome Home, Bobby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome Home, Bobby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome Home, Bobby (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Welcome Home, Bobby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Welcome Home, Bobby worth watching?
- Welcome Home, Bobby holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Welcome Home, Bobby?
- Welcome Home, Bobby stars Timothy Williams, Adam Baldwin, Anthony Candell, Nan Woods and John Karlen.
- When was Welcome Home, Bobby released?
- Welcome Home, Bobby was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.