The War at Home(1979)
It started in Vietnam...and exploded in the streets of America.
The War at Home Synopsis
Documentary film about the anti-war movement in the Madison, Wisconsin area during the time of the Vietnam War. It combines archival footage and interviews with participants that explore the events of the period on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
The War at Home (1979) is a documentary and war film directed by Barry Alexander Brown, released on December 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Spiro Agnew, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Hubert H. Humphrey and Lyndon B. Johnson. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Barry Alexander Brown
- Producers:
- Glenn Silber, Barry Alexander Brown
- Cinematographer:
- Richard March
- Production:
- Catalyst Films International, New Front Films
- Status:
- Released
The War at Home Cast & Crew
Main cast
Spiro Agnew
as Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
as Self (archive footage)
Hubert H. Humphrey
as Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Gerald Ford
as Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Ted Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
as Self (archive footage)
Robert McNamara
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Barry Alexander Brown, produced by Glenn Silber and Barry Alexander Brown.
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The War at Home Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The War at Home – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The War at Home online?
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The War at Home (1979) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The War at Home?
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The main cast of The War at Home (1979) includes Spiro Agnew, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Hubert H. Humphrey, Lyndon B. Johnson and Gerald Ford. The film was directed by Barry Alexander Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The War at Home released?
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The War at Home was released on December 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The War at Home worth watching?
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The War at Home (1979) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.