The Road Home (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1999, The Road Home is a drama and romance film directed by Zhang Yimou, running about 89 minutes. “An unforgettable journey into the realm of the heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prompted by the death of his father and the grief of his mother, a man recalls the story of how they met in flashback.
Who’s in it. The Road Home stars Zhang Ziyi as Young Zhao Di, Yulian Zhao as Zhao Di, Zheng Hao as Luo Changyu and Sun Honglei as Luo Yusheng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Road Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Road Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road Home (1999)?
- In US, The Road Home is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Road Home worth watching?
- The Road Home holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Road Home?
- The Road Home stars Zhang Ziyi, Yulian Zhao, Zheng Hao, Sun Honglei and Li Bin.
- When was The Road Home released?
- The Road Home was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.