Homecoming (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1948, Homecoming is a drama, war and romance film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 113 minutes. “The Stirring stoy of a Dangerous and romantic journey” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Self-absorbed Dr. Lee Johnson enlists with the Army medical corps during World War II, more out of a feeling that it's "the thing to do" rather than deep-seated patriotism. On his first day, he's put into place by 'Snapshot', a sassy and attractive nurse. Their initial antagonism blossoms into romance. Lee then finds himself torn with guilt over being unfaithful to his wife, Penny, who's waiting for him back home.
Who’s in it. Homecoming stars Clark Gable as Col. Ulysses Delby 'Lee' Johnson, Lana Turner as Lt. Jane 'Snapshot' McCall, Anne Baxter as Mrs. Penny Johnson and John Hodiak as Dr. Robert Sunday, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Homecoming has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homecoming page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homecoming tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homecoming (1948)?
- In US, Homecoming is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Homecoming worth watching?
- Homecoming holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Homecoming?
- Homecoming stars Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Anne Baxter, John Hodiak and Ray Collins.
- When was Homecoming released?
- Homecoming was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.