Three Came Home

1950·Movie
1h 46min·NR

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The true story of one woman's personal experience!

Borneo, 1941, during World War II. When the Japanese occupy the island, American writer Agnes Newton Keith is separated from her husband and imprisoned with her son in a prison camp run by the enigmatic Colonel Suga.
WWIIPrisoner of WarBiographical DramaResilienceFamily SeparationSurvival StoryHistorical AccuracyJapanese OccupationEmotional Impact

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Three Came Home

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Where can I stream Three Came Home legally?

Three Came Home is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Three Came Home worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Three Came Home rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Three Came Home?

1 h 46 min

Three Came Home runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Three Came 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 Three Came Home?

Critics100
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Three Came Home higher (100) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Three Came Home in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Three Came Home?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Three Came Home in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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