Breaking Home Ties
1987, English. Directed by John Wilder.
Leaving is never easy. Coming home can be even harder.
Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Breaking Home Ties is streaming on Cineverse and Howdy in India.
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- Released
- 26 November 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Wilder
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How long is Breaking Home Ties?
Breaking Home Ties runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is Breaking Home Ties on?
Breaking Home Ties is streaming on Cineverse and Howdy in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Breaking Home Ties?
If you liked Breaking Home Ties, try Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, The Perfect Cheerleader, Daddy Longlegs.
Who directed Breaking Home Ties?
Breaking Home Ties (1987) was directed by John Wilder and stars Jason Robards, Eva Marie Saint, Claire Trevor.