MegDB.com
MoviesSeriesAnimationTV ShowsCategoriesWatchlistSurprise!Contact
MegDB.Com
  • About
  • What's New
  • Contact
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookies
  • GDPR
  • DMCA

MegDB.Com is your ultimate destination for discovering movies, TV series, and anime. Explore detailed information, ratings, reviews, and recommendations powered by TMDB. Find what to watch next with our comprehensive entertainment database.

© 2026 MegDB.Com. All rights reserved. Data provided by TMDB

Breaking Home Ties

Breaking Home Ties

Cineverse
Watch
Breaking Home Ties
1987 1h 35m6.5

Breaking Home Ties

“Leaving is never easy. Coming home can be even harder.”

DramaTV Movie
Watch
6.5

Rating

/ 10

2

Votes

users

1

Popularity

TMDB score

Your rating

Rate this

Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.

Details

DirectorJohn Wilder
ScreenplayJohn Wilder
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 26, 1987
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 35m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.0 / 10
Votes2
GenresDrama, TV Movie
StudioTelecom Entertainment Inc.
Breaking Home Ties
Trailer unavailable

Photos1

Where to WatchAll options →
Cineverse
Cineverse

Cast

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

Lloyd Wells

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

Emma Wells

Claire Trevor

Claire Trevor

Grace Porter

Doug McKeon

Doug McKeon

Lonnie Wells

Erin Gray

Erin Gray

Carol

J. Eddie Peck

J. Eddie Peck

Brad

Parley Baer

Parley Baer

Sears

🎭

Kristen Lux

Bonnie Jo

🎭

David Denney

Roy

🎭

Norman Bennett

Tom Campitelli

Tom Campitelli

Jerry Haynes

Jerry Haynes

Dr. Hendrickson

User Reviews

Comments

Loading comments...

Similar Movies

Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump

1994

American Beauty

American Beauty

1999

Dancer in the Dark

Dancer in the Dark

2000

Billy Elliot

Billy Elliot

2000

CODA

CODA

2021

Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

1987

My Nights with Susan, Sandra, Olga & Julie

My Nights with Susan, Sandra, Olga & Julie

1975

The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

1959

We're All Going to the World's Fair

We're All Going to the World's Fair

2022

Jockey

Jockey

2021

Dead Poets Society

Dead Poets Society

1989

Rebel Without a Cause

Rebel Without a Cause

1955

Frequently Asked Questions about Breaking Home Ties

Where can I watch Breaking Home Ties?

Breaking Home Ties (1987) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Breaking Home Ties about?

Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.

Who directed Breaking Home Ties?

Breaking Home Ties (1987) was directed by John Wilder. The film is a Drama, TV Movie production with a runtime of 1h 35m, rated 6.5/10.

How long is Breaking Home Ties?

Breaking Home Ties runs 1h 35m (95 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.5/10 from 2 votes. Genre: Drama, TV Movie.

Is Breaking Home Ties worth watching?

Breaking Home Ties is rated 6.5/10 by 2 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and TV Movie fans.