You Can't Go Home Again
1979, English. Directed by Ralph Nelson.
An adaptation of Thomas Wolfe's literary classic, telling of the struggles of a young writer determined to be a success in New York's literary world of the 1920s, his married lover, and the brilliant editor who sees him as a blossoming genius. The story parallels the life of Wolfe himself and his affair with stage designer Aline Bernstein.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 25 April 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ian McLellan Hunter
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You Can't Go Home Again runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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You Can't Go Home Again isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 April 1979. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like You Can't Go Home Again?
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Who directed You Can't Go Home Again?
You Can't Go Home Again (1979) was directed by Ralph Nelson and stars Lee Grant, Chris Sarandon, Hurd Hatfield.