The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home
1995, English. Directed by Paddy Breathnach.
Ray Priest leaves his wife, Maria, after they row at a family wedding. As he drives into the night he picks up a young hitch-hiker. The hitch-hiker is a mysterious character, sometimes menacing, sometimes acting as confidant, allowing Ray to explore his relationship with his family. When the car runs out of petrol they must walk to a nearby garage. Ray's vulnerability becomes evident as they walk through a forest in the dark.
- Runtime
- 0h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 31 December 1995
- Written by
- Joe O'Connor
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The Long Way Home runs 45 minutes (0h 45m).
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The Long Way Home isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 December 1995. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Long Way Home?
If you liked The Long Way Home, try Detour, The Young One, Come Sunday.
Who directed The Long Way Home?
The Long Way Home (1995) was directed by Paddy Breathnach.