Homecoming
1928, German. Directed by Joe May.
Following World War I, after a long imprisonment, two German prisoner-of-war soldiers escape from a Siberian lead-mine. Karl manages to reach Germany before Richard, and is sheltered by Anna, wife of Richard. While Richard is still on his homeward trek, Karl and Anna fall in love. And then Richard comes home.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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- Released
- 28 August 1928
- Original title
- Heimkehr
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Joe May, Fritz Wendhausen
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What Homecoming is based on
Homecoming is based on Carl and Anna (1927) by Leonhard Frank.
1927
Carl and Anna
By Leonhard Frank
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Homecoming runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Homecoming isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Homecoming?
If you liked Homecoming, try When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, The German Lesson, That Evening Sun.
Who directed Homecoming?
Homecoming (1928) was directed by Joe May and stars Lars Hanson, Dita Parlo, Gustav Fröhlich.
What is Homecoming based on?
Homecoming is based on Carl and Anna (1927) by Leonhard Frank.