Back Home
1989, English. Directed by Piers Haggard.
During World War II, young Rusty was sent to America for safety. It's now five years later and the spunky redhead returns to her native England. From the family she hardly remembers to snobby classmates and rule-filled boarding schools, Rusty must adapt to a whole new way of life.
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- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Piers HaggardDirector
- Hayley MillsMrs. Peggy Dickinson
- Hayley CarrVirginia 'Rusty' Dickinson
- Adam StevensonCharles 'Charlie' Dickinson
- Brenda BruceLady Beatrice 'Beattie' Langley
- Jean AndersonGrandmother Dickinson
- Rupert FrazerMr. Roger Dickinson
- Michael ClarkUncle Bruno
- Mary Ellen RayAunt Hannah
- Juliette FlemingBeth
- Vaughan SivellHarry
- Sarah WynterMrs. Hatherley
- Brenda KempnerMiss Bullivant
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- Released
- 23 July 1989
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What Back Home is based on
Back Home is based on Back Home, a 1984 novel by Michelle Magorian, published by Harper.
Novel · 1984
Back Home
By Michelle Magorian
Published by Harper
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Back Home runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Which OTT platform is Back Home on?
Back Home isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 July 1989. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Back Home?
If you liked Back Home, try Little Lord Fauntleroy, Anne of Green Gables, A Wrinkle in Time.
Who directed Back Home?
Back Home (1989) was directed by Piers Haggard and stars Hayley Mills, Hayley Carr, Adam Stevenson.
What is Back Home based on?
Back Home is based on Back Home, a 1984 novel by Michelle Magorian, published by Harper.