Coming Home (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1978, Coming Home is a drama, war and romance film directed by Hal Ashby, running about 127 minutes. “A man who believed in war! A man who believed in nothing! And a woman who believed in both of them!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The wife of a Marine serving in Vietnam, Sally Hyde decides to volunteer at a local veterans hospital to occupy her time. There she meets Luke Martin, a frustrated wheelchair-bound vet who has become disillusioned with the war. Sally and Luke develop a friendship that soon turns into a romance.
Who’s in it. Coming Home stars Jane Fonda as Sally Hyde, Jon Voight as Luke Martin, Bruce Dern as Capt. Bob Hyde and Penelope Milford as Vi Munson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Coming Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coming Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coming Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coming Home (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coming Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Coming Home worth watching?
- Coming Home holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Coming Home?
- Coming Home stars Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, Bruce Dern, Penelope Milford and Robert Carradine.
- When was Coming Home released?
- Coming Home was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.