The War at Home (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1979, The War at Home is a war and documentary film directed by Barry Alexander Brown, running about 100 minutes. “It started in Vietnam...and exploded in the streets of America.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Documentary film about the anti-war movement in the Madison, Wisconsin area during the time of the Vietnam War. It combines archival footage and interviews with participants that explore the events of the period on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Who’s in it. The War at Home stars Spiro Agnew as Self (archive footage), Dwight D. Eisenhower as Self (archive footage), Hubert H. Humphrey as Self (archive footage) and Lyndon B. Johnson as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The War at Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The War at Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of The War at Home tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The War at Home (1979)?
- In US, The War at Home is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The War at Home worth watching?
- The War at Home holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The War at Home?
- The War at Home stars Spiro Agnew, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Hubert H. Humphrey, Lyndon B. Johnson and Gerald Ford.
- When was The War at Home released?
- The War at Home was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.