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News from Home

1976, French. Directed by Chantal Akerman.

Write to me, it’s all I ask.

Impersonal and beautiful images of Akerman's life in New York are combined with letters from her loving but manipulative mother, read by Akerman herself.

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Runtime
1h 30m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
French
Rated
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7.1/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch News from Home

News from Home is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.

Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
12 November 1976
Country
Belgium, France, Germany
Written by
Chantal Akerman
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Is News from Home worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is News from Home?

News from Home runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).

Does News from Home have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for News from Home. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

News from Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

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Which OTT platform is News from Home on?

News from Home is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like News from Home?

If you liked News from Home, try Love, Marilyn, Daguerréotypes, Heart of a Dog.

Who directed News from Home?

News from Home (1976) was directed by Chantal Akerman and stars Chantal Akerman.

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