All the Way Home (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1971, All the Way Home is a drama and tv movie film directed by Fred Coe, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Jay Follet is suffering a mid-life crisis while his wife, Mary, is expecting their second child. When Jay takes his family to visit his 103-year-old grandmother, he begins to realize that life is passing by too quickly. He turns more and more toward alcohol to escape from reality. When Jay doesn't come home one night, Mary learns that he was in an accident and waits anxiously for his return. Screen adaptation of Tad Mosel's 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning play based on James Agee's Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiographical novel A Death in the Family.
Who’s in it. All the Way Home stars Joanne Woodward as Mary Follet, Richard Kiley as Jay Follet, Pat Hingle as Ralph Follet and Eileen Heckart as Aunt Hannah Lynch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, All the Way 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 All the Way Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of All the Way Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch All the Way Home (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for All the Way Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is All the Way Home worth watching?
- All the Way Home holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in All the Way Home?
- All the Way Home stars Joanne Woodward, Richard Kiley, Pat Hingle, Eileen Heckart and Barnard Hughes.
- When was All the Way Home released?
- All the Way Home was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.