My Way Home
1978, English. Directed by Bill Douglas.
Jamie leaves the children's home to live with his paternal grandmother. After working in a mine and in a tailor's shop, he is conscripted into the RAF, and goes to Egypt, where he is befriended by Robert, whose undemanding companionship releases Jamie from self-pity.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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My Way Home is streaming on Criterion Channel and BFI Player in India.
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- Released
- 1 November 1978
- Country
- United Kingdom, Egypt
- Written by
- Bill Douglas
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My Way Home: quick answers
What should I watch before My Way Home?
Watch My Childhood (1972) and My Ain Folk (1973) first.
Is My Way Home worth watching?
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How long is My Way Home?
My Way Home runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does My Way Home have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is My Way Home on?
My Way Home is streaming on Criterion Channel and BFI Player in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Way Home?
If you liked My Way Home, try Rocks, We the Animals, Naked as We Came.
Who directed My Way Home?
My Way Home (1978) was directed by Bill Douglas and stars Stephen Archibald, Joseph Blatchley, Paul Kermack.