The Way Home (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.1

The Way Home poster

Released in 2010, The Way Home is a drama, family and romance film directed by Lance W. Dreesen, running about 89 minutes. “A family in crisis. A faith tested. A community unites.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An inspirational true story about how a rural community rallied around a distraught family to search for their missing two year-old boy and through doing so changed the lives of many of those involved.

Who’s in it. The Way Home stars Pierce Gagnon as Little Joe, Dean Cain as Randy Simpkins, Dwayne Boyd as Carl and Sonny Shroyer as Ed Walker, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Way Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Way Home page.

If you liked it. Fans of The 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 Way Home (2010)?
In US, The Way Home is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Way Home worth watching?
The Way Home holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Way Home?
The Way Home stars Pierce Gagnon, Dean Cain, Dwayne Boyd, Sonny Shroyer and Brett Rice.
When was The Way Home released?
The Way Home was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.