The Long Way Home
1998, English. Directed by Glenn Jordan.
A letter from a lost love begins a journey out west
A retired widower wanders away from his daughter's home, hooks up with a free-spirited young woman, and goes on a cross-country odyssey to look up an old flame he's recently heard from after 55 years.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Long Way Home is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Glenn JordanDirector
- Jack LemmonTom Gerrin
- Sarah PaulsonLeanne Bossert
- Kristin GriffithBonnie Gerrin
- Garwin SanfordKen Gerrin
- Rosemary DunsmoreMrs. Bossert
- Peter DvorskyCraig Bossert
- Tom ButlerPete Gerrin
- James PurcellMarco
- Betty GarrettVeronica
- Eric KeenleysideSheriff Billings
- Peter BryantTrooper
- Ewan 'Sudsy' ClarkHarvey
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1998
- Country
- United States of America
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The Long Way Home: quick answers
Is The Long Way Home worth watching?
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How long is The Long Way Home?
The Long Way Home runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Long Way Home have a post-credits scene?
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The Long Way Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Long Way Home on?
The Long Way Home is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Long Way Home?
If you liked The Long Way Home, try The Journey of Natty Gann, Pride, Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain.
Who directed The Long Way Home?
The Long Way Home (1998) was directed by Glenn Jordan and stars Jack Lemmon, Sarah Paulson, Kristin Griffith.