My Way Home(1978)
My Way Home Synopsis
Jamie leaves the children's home to live with his paternal grandmother. After working in a mine and in a tailor's shop, he is conscripted into the RAF, and goes to Egypt, where he is befriended by Robert, whose undemanding companionship releases Jamie from self-pity.
My Way Home (1978) is a drama film directed by Bill Douglas, released on November 1, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Stephen Archibald, Joseph Blatchley, Paul Kermack and Jessie Combe. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Douglas
- Writers:
- Bill Douglas
- Producers:
- Judy Cottam, Richard Craven
- Production:
- BFI
- Status:
- Released
My Way Home Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Archibald
as Jamie
Joseph Blatchley
as Robert
Paul Kermack
as Jamie's father
Jessie Combe
as Father's wife
William Carroll
as Their son, Archie
- Morag McNee
Morag McNee
as Father's girlfriend
- Lennox Milne
Lennox Milne
as Grandmother
John Young
as Shop assistant
Gerald James
as Mr Bridge
- Radir
Radir
as Egyptian boy
- Andrew
Andrew
as Boy in home
Key crew
Directed by Bill Douglas, written by Bill Douglas, produced by Judy Cottam and Richard Craven.
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My Way Home Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 38 ratings.
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My Way Home – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Way Home online?
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My Way Home (1978) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Way Home?
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The main cast of My Way Home (1978) includes Stephen Archibald, Joseph Blatchley, Paul Kermack, Jessie Combe and William Carroll. The film was directed by Bill Douglas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Way Home released?
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My Way Home was released on November 1, 1978 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is My Way Home worth watching?
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My Way Home (1978) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.