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A Long Way Home

A Long Way Home

A married teenager sets out to find his long-lost brother and sister years after all three had been placed with different families following their abandonment by their migrant worker parents. Luckily, he finds a compassionate social worker who, at first reluctantly, decides to help him cut through the bureaucratic red tape.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A Long Way Home
  • Genres: TV Movie, Drama
  • Release Date: 1981-12-06
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 7.583/10 (12 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Alan Landsburg Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0641
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

as Donald Branch Booth

Brenda Vaccaro

Brenda Vaccaro

as Lillian Jacobs

Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette

as Rose Cavanaugh

Paul Regina

Paul Regina

as David Branch Czaky

George Dzundza

George Dzundza

as Floyd Booth

John Lehne

John Lehne

as Riggins

Bonnie Bartlett

Bonnie Bartlett

as JoAnn Booth

Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton

as Donald Branch, age 8

Seven McDonald

Seven McDonald

as Andy Booth

Floyd Levine

Floyd Levine

as Judge Sosna

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

ABC Monday Night promo April 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Long Way Home?

A Long Way Home is a TV Movie, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1981-12-06.

Who are the main actors in A Long Way Home?

The main cast includes Timothy Hutton, Brenda Vaccaro, Rosanna Arquette, Paul Regina, George Dzundza, .

Where can I watch A Long Way Home online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Long Way Home is available.

Is A Long Way Home based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of A Long Way Home?

A Long Way Home has an IMDb rating of 7.583/10 based on 12 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A Long Way Home?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A Long Way Home?

The soundtrack was composed by Alan Landsburg Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A Long Way Home filmed?

A Long Way Home was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Long Way Home?

The total runtime of A Long Way Home is 100 minutes.

Is A Long Way Home suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A Long Way Home?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Long Way Home.

Does A Long Way Home have a post-credit scene?

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