Home Movies(1980)
Brian de Palma's comedy that catches every body in the act!
Home Movies Synopsis
A cult guru urges a shy disciple to make life a movie and be its star.
Home Movies (1980) is a comedy film directed by Brian De Palma, released on May 16, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Nancy Allen, Mary Davenport, Kirk Douglas and Vincent Gardenia. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian De Palma
- Writers:
- Charlie Loventhal, Dana Edelman, Gloria Norris
- Producers:
- Jack Temchin, Gilbert Adler, Brian De Palma
- Cinematographer:
- James L. Carter
- Composer:
- Pino Donaggio
- Production:
- SLC
- Status:
- Released
Home Movies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nancy Allen
as Kristina
Mary Davenport
as Mrs. Byrd
Kirk Douglas
as Dr. Tuttle
Vincent Gardenia
as Doctor Byrd
Keith Gordon
as Denis Byrd
Gerrit Graham
as James Byrd
- Loretta Tupper
Loretta Tupper
as Grandma
- Captain Haggerty
Captain Haggerty
as Policeman
Theresa Saldana
as Judy
- Kari Borg
Kari Borg
as Swedish Nurse
- Constance Ilowitz
Constance Ilowitz
as Lawyer's Secretary
- Kim Herbert
Kim Herbert
as Biker
Key crew
Directed by Brian De Palma, written by Charlie Loventhal, Dana Edelman and Gloria Norris, produced by Jack Temchin, Gilbert Adler and Brian De Palma.
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Home Movies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 32 ratings.
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Home Movies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Home Movies online?
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Who stars in Home Movies?
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The main cast of Home Movies (1980) includes Nancy Allen, Mary Davenport, Kirk Douglas, Vincent Gardenia and Keith Gordon. The film was directed by Brian De Palma. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Home Movies released?
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Home Movies was released on May 16, 1980 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Home Movies worth watching?
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Home Movies (1980) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.