The Long Way Home (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1997, The Long Way Home is a war, history and documentary film directed by Mark Jonathan Harris, running about 120 minutes. “For the survivors of the Holocaust, liberation was only the beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the post World War II Jewish refugee situation from liberation to the establishment of the modern state of Israel.
Who’s in it. The Long Way Home stars Morgan Freeman as Narrator (voice), Ed Asner as George Patton / Immigrant to USA / David Ben-Gurion / Holocaust Survivor (voice), Sean Astin as Earl G. Harrison, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization (voice) and Martin Landau as (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Long Way Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Way Home (1997)?
- In US, The Long Way Home is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Long Way Home?
- The Long Way Home stars Morgan Freeman, Ed Asner, Sean Astin, Martin Landau and Miriam Margolyes.
- When was The Long Way Home released?
- The Long Way Home was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.