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The Long Road Home

2017·Show
7Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb7.3Metacritic804.7Rotten Tomatoes77%69%
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The Long Road Home fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

War, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

No soldier fights alone.

Relive a heroic fight for survival during the Iraq War, when the 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood was ferociously ambushed on April 4, 2004, in Sadr City, Baghdad — a day that came to be known in military annals as “Black Sunday.”
Iraq War DramaMilitary CombatHistorical RecreationIntense & GrittyPsychological Toll of WarSurvival ThrillerBiographical AccountTense & RealisticHuman Resilience

Crew

Directed by:
Phil Abraham, Mikael Salomon
Written by:
Mikko Alanne, Alan DiFiore, Amy Louise Johnson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Long Road Home

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Where can I stream The Long Road Home legally?

fuboTVYouTube TVSpectrum On DemandNational Geographic

The Long Road Home is included with a subscription to fuboTV and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand and National Geographic. 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 Road Home worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Long Road Home rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Long Road Home have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 7 episodes of about 47 minutes each.

Is The Long Road 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 Road Home?

Critics79
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate The Long Road Home higher (79) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did The Long Road Home air?

It ran from 2017 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is The Long Road Home in?

EnglishItalian

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

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Long Road Home in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.