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When He Didn't Come Home

1998·Movie
1h 36min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A mother (Patty Duke) goes to Chicago to try to find her son (Robert Floyd) who has suddenly quit contacting her and can't be reached.
Missing PersonMother-Son RelationshipPsychological DramaFamily SecretsEmotional JourneyMysteryPatty Duke PerformanceTensionSearch for Truth

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream When He Didn't Come Home legally?

When He Didn't Come Home is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When He Didn't Come Home worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is When He Didn't Come Home?

1 h 36 min

When He Didn't Come Home runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is When He Didn't Come Home in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch When He Didn't Come Home?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for When He Didn't Come Home in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.