Hitting Home (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1988, Hitting Home is a thriller, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Robin Spry, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Canadian businesswoman Dinah Middleton's is devastated when her teenage son, Alex, is killed by a hit-and-run driver. When the police fail to turn up any suspects, she turns private detective to track the killer down. She traces the murderer to New York, only to discover that the crime is not covered by the extradition treaty between Canada and the US. She becomes obsessed with bringing the criminal to justice.
Who’s in it. Hitting Home stars Kerrie Keane as Dinah Middleton, Daniel Pilon as Max Middleton, Saul Rubinek as Owen Hughes and Lynne Griffin as Karen Hughes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Hitting 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 Hitting Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitting Home tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hitting Home (1988)?
- In US, Hitting Home is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hitting Home worth watching?
- Hitting Home holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hitting Home?
- Hitting Home stars Kerrie Keane, Daniel Pilon, Saul Rubinek, Lynne Griffin and Mireille Deyglun.
- When was Hitting Home released?
- Hitting Home was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.