Home Sweet Home

Name: Home Sweet Home
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1982-03-16
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Cast: Eric Richard, Lorraine Brunning, Kay Stonham, Timothy Spall, Su Elliot

1982, English. Directed by Mike Leigh.

Three postal workers and their dysfunctional families interact over cups of tea and Sunday dinner.

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Runtime: 1h 28m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
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Home Sweet Home is streaming on Britbox and Criterion Channel in India.

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Released: 16 March 1982
Country: United Kingdom
Written by: Mike Leigh

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What should I watch before Home Sweet Home?

Watch Nuts in May (1976), The Kiss of Death (1977), Abigail's Party (1977), and Who's Who (1979) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.

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How long is Home Sweet Home?

Home Sweet Home runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).

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Which OTT platform is Home Sweet Home on?

Home Sweet Home is streaming on Britbox and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Home Sweet Home?

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Who directed Home Sweet Home?

Home Sweet Home (1982) was directed by Mike Leigh and stars Eric Richard, Lorraine Brunning, Kay Stonham.