Breaking Home Ties(1987)
Leaving is never easy. Coming home can be even harder.
Breaking Home Ties Synopsis
Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.
Breaking Home Ties (1987) is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Wilder, released on November 26, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Jason Robards, Eva Marie Saint, Claire Trevor and Doug McKeon. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Wilder
- Writers:
- John Wilder
- Producers:
- Graham Cottle
- Cinematographer:
- Héctor R. Figueroa
- Production:
- Telecom Entertainment Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Breaking Home Ties Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jason Robards
as Lloyd Wells
Eva Marie Saint
as Emma Wells
Claire Trevor
as Grace Porter
Doug McKeon
as Lonnie Wells
Erin Gray
as Carol
J. Eddie Peck
as Brad
Parley Baer
as Sears
- Kristen Lux
Kristen Lux
as Bonnie Jo
- David Denney
David Denney
as Roy
- Norman Bennett
Norman Bennett
Tom Campitelli
Jerry Haynes
as Dr. Hendrickson
Key crew
Directed by John Wilder, written by John Wilder, produced by Graham Cottle.
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Breaking Home Ties Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Breaking Home Ties – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breaking Home Ties online?
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Breaking Home Ties (1987) is available to stream on Cineverse and Howdy Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Breaking Home Ties?
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The main cast of Breaking Home Ties (1987) includes Jason Robards, Eva Marie Saint, Claire Trevor, Doug McKeon and Erin Gray. The film was directed by John Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breaking Home Ties released?
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Breaking Home Ties was released on November 26, 1987 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Breaking Home Ties worth watching?
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Breaking Home Ties (1987) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.