Welcome Home
1989, English. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
When the husband you buried 17 years ago shows up on your doorstep, how do you introduce him to the offspring he never knew...and to the man who's taken his place?
Jake died in Vietnam; his family mourned him, then moved on. When he reappears, quite alive, the question is, what must he do and how will his family respond to him?
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 29 September 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Maggie Kleinman
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How long is Welcome Home?
Welcome Home runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Welcome Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Welcome Home is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Welcome Home on?
Welcome Home isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 September 1989. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Welcome Home?
If you liked Welcome Home, try Rolling Thunder, Missing in Action 2: The Beginning, Uncommon Valor.
Who directed Welcome Home?
Welcome Home (1989) was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and stars Kris Kristofferson, JoBeth Williams, Sam Waterston.