Welcome Home (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1989, Welcome Home is a drama film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, running about 96 minutes. “When the husband you buried 17 years ago shows up on your doorstep, how do you introduce him to the offspring he never knew...and to the man who's taken his place?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Air Force officer returns to his father, son and remarried wife in Vermont after 17 years in Vietnam.
Who’s in it. Welcome Home stars Kris Kristofferson as Jake, JoBeth Williams as Sarah, Sam Waterston as Woody and Brian Keith as Harry Robins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Welcome Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome Home (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Welcome Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Welcome Home worth watching?
- Welcome Home holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Welcome Home?
- Welcome Home stars Kris Kristofferson, JoBeth Williams, Sam Waterston, Brian Keith and Thomas Wilson Brown.
- When was Welcome Home released?
- Welcome Home was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.