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The Long Way Home

1997·Movie
2h 0min
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

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The Long Way Home fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

For the survivors of the Holocaust, liberation was only the beginning.

The story of the post World War II Jewish refugee situation from liberation to the establishment of the modern state of Israel.
Post-War HistoryJewish RefugeesEstablishment of IsraelHistorical DocumentaryWorld War II AftermathPolitical HistorySocial CommentaryArchival Footage

Crew

Directed by:
Mark Jonathan Harris
Written by:
Mark Jonathan Harris
Produced by:
Richard Trank, Marvin Hier, Christo Brock
Composed by:
Lee Holdridge

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Long Way Home

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Long Way Home legally?

fuboTVThe RokuKanopyPlexXumo PlayTubi TV

The Long Way Home is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Long Way Home worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Long Way Home rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Long Way Home?

2 h 0 min

The Long Way Home runs 2 h 0 min.

Is The Long Way Home based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Long Way Home?

Critics100
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate The Long Way Home higher (100) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Long Way Home in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Long Way Home?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Long Way Home in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Long Way Home use?

An Immigrant's TaleBadass IsraeliBlade-of-Grass CutBookendsFor Doom the Bell TollsGornThe Ken Burns EffectStock FootageScenery GornNarratorTalking HeadsYour Terrorists Are Our Freedom Fighters

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Long Way Home, including An Immigrant's Tale, Badass Israeli, Blade-of-Grass Cut.