Home to Stay (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1978, Home to Stay is a drama and tv movie film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A teenage girl sets off on an odyssey from her Illinois farming community with her free-spirited but frail grandfather to thwart her uncle's plans to put him in a home for the aged.
Who’s in it. Home to Stay stars Henry Fonda as Grandpa George, Michael McGuire as Frank McDermott, Frances Hyland as Aunt Martha and David Stambaugh as Joey Brewster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Home to Stay has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home to Stay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home to Stay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home to Stay (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Home to Stay change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Home to Stay worth watching?
- Home to Stay holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Home to Stay?
- Home to Stay stars Henry Fonda, Michael McGuire, Frances Hyland, David Stambaugh and Pixie Bigelow.
- When was Home to Stay released?
- Home to Stay was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.