Home Before Dark (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1958, Home Before Dark is a drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 136 minutes. “A pretty girl and the stunning shock that marriage brings her!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman returns home after being institutionalized in a mental hospital.
Who’s in it. Home Before Dark stars Jean Simmons as Charlotte Bronn, Dan O'Herlihy as Arnold Bronn, Rhonda Fleming as Joan Carlisle and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Jacob 'Jake' Diamond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Home Before Dark has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home Before Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home Before Dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home Before Dark (1958)?
- In US, Home Before Dark is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Home Before Dark worth watching?
- Home Before Dark holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Home Before Dark?
- Home Before Dark stars Jean Simmons, Dan O'Herlihy, Rhonda Fleming, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and Mabel Albertson.
- When was Home Before Dark released?
- Home Before Dark was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.