In Country
1989, English. Directed by Norman Jewison.
Samantha Hughes, a teenaged Kentucky girl, never knew her father, who died in Vietnam before her birth. Samantha lives with her uncle Emmett, who also served in Vietnam. Emmett hangs around with Tom, Earl, and Pete, three other Vietnam vets who, like Emmett, all have problems of one kind or another that relate to their war experiences. Samantha becomes obsessed with finding out about her father.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 15 September 1989
- Written by
- Frank Pierson, Cynthia Cidre
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $3.5M
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What In Country is based on
In Country is adapted from a novel.
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In Country: quick answers
Is In Country worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In Country?
In Country runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does In Country have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for In Country. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
In Country parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
In Country is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is In Country on?
In Country isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like In Country?
If you liked In Country, try The War, Unbroken: Path to Redemption, Dad.
Who directed In Country?
In Country (1989) was directed by Norman Jewison and stars Bruce Willis, Emily Lloyd, Joan Allen.
What is In Country based on?
In Country is adapted from a novel.