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Coming Home

1978·Movie
2h 7min·R
73
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Society, history, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A man who believed in war! A man who believed in nothing! And a woman who believed in both of them!

In 1968 California, a Marine officer's wife falls in love with a former high school classmate who suffered a paralyzing combat injury in the war.
Vietnam War RomanceEmotional DramaAffairParalyzed VeteranSocial Commentary1960s CaliforniaComplex CharactersTragic Love StoryThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Coming Home legally?

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Is Coming Home worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Coming Home rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Coming Home?

2 h 7 min

Coming Home runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Coming Home?

Critics72
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Coming Home much the same way.

Was Coming Home a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$33 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $33 million worldwide, 10.9 times its budget.

What language is Coming Home in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Coming Home?

3BRESSE

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Coming Home in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Coming Home use?

Revealing HugDriven to SuicideYou Can't Go Home AgainEpic RockingReturning War VetShell-Shocked VeteranSympathetic AdultererCreator CameoCrash-Into HelloAbsence Makes the Heart Go YonderIt Will Never Catch OnSuicide by Seaand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Coming Home, including Revealing Hug, Driven to Suicide, You Can't Go Home Again.