Close to Home (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1986, Close to Home is a drama film, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Runaway teens, hustlers and drug addicts on the streets of Canada in the mid-80's. A young teen boy new to the streets, a seasoned gay hustler and a girl who escapes sexual abuse from home. A local newswoman interviews the kids for a documentary. We see some real street footage as she pieces together her story. Adding to this mix of fiction and non-fiction is the casting of some real social workers trying to help out these lost souls. We see them interact with the actors as well as being interviewed by the newswoman.
Who’s in it. Close to Home stars Micki Maunsell, Daniel Allman, Jillian Fargey and Jerry Wasserman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Close to Home sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close to Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Close to Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Close to Home (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Close to Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Close to Home worth watching?
- Close to Home holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Close to Home?
- Close to Home stars Micki Maunsell, Daniel Allman, Jillian Fargey, Jerry Wasserman and Anna Petrie.
- When was Close to Home released?
- Close to Home was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.