The Long Way Home (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1998, The Long Way Home is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Glenn Jordan, running about 96 minutes. “A letter from a lost love begins a journey out west” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A retired widower wanders away from his daughter's home, hooks up with a free-spirited young woman, and goes on a cross-country odyssey to look up an old flame he's recently heard from after 55 years.
Who’s in it. The Long Way Home stars Jack Lemmon as Tom Gerrin, Sarah Paulson as Leanne Bossert, Tom Butler as Pete Gerrin and Kristin Griffith as Bonnie Gerrin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Long Way Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Way Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Way Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Way Home (1998)?
- In US, The Long Way Home is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Way Home worth watching?
- The Long Way Home holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Way Home?
- The Long Way Home stars Jack Lemmon, Sarah Paulson, Tom Butler, Kristin Griffith and Garwin Sanford.
- When was The Long Way Home released?
- The Long Way Home was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.