Home at Last
“What he needed most was to be wanted.”
Synopsis
Billy, a streetwise kid from New York City, is sent to Nebraska and is taken in by a Swedish farm family, the Andersons. Initially fearful and resentful, Billy doesn’t fit in, and he clashes with his new family and adoptive father (Frank Converse). Not until a terrible crisis occurs does Billy realize that, for the first time in his life, he truly belongs and is Home At Last.
Top Cast
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Adrien Brody
Billy
Joel Savani
Danny
Tom Wees
Drunk
Rod McCullough
Policeman
William Duff-Griffin
Warden
Lanny Flaherty
Slater
Kenneth Freese
Man in Store #1
Ray Stevens
Man in Store #2
Frank Converse
Nils Anderson
Dick Boyd
Conductor
Helen Harrelson
Miss Hill
Sascha Radetsky
Olaf
Caroline Lagerfelt
Christina
Sam Davidson
Mr. Thompson
Kimber Shoop
Sven
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David DeVries
- Screenplay & Story
- David DeVries
- Original Score
- Anna McGarrigle, Kate McGarrigle
- Original Title
- Home at Last
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- WonderWorks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David DeVries
David DeVries
Anna McGarrigle, Kate McGarrigle
Gregory Andracke
Milton Moses Ginsberg
Chris Brigham
Department Leadership Roster
David DeVries
Director
David DeVries
Writer
Chris Brigham
Producer
Anna McGarrigle
Original Music Composer
Kate McGarrigle
Original Music Composer
Gregory Andracke
Director of Photography
Milton Moses Ginsberg
Editor
Doug Kraner
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Home at Last
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Home at Last about?
Billy, a streetwise kid from New York City, is sent to Nebraska and is taken in by a Swedish farm family, the Andersons. Initially fearful and resentful, Billy doesn’t fit in, and he clashes with his new family and adoptive father (Frank Converse). Not until a terrible crisis occurs does Billy realize that, for the first time in his life, he truly belongs and is Home At Last.
Who directed Home at Last?
Home at Last was directed by David DeVries.
Who stars in Home at Last?
The principal cast of Home at Last includes Adrien Brody, Joel Savani, Tom Wees, Rod McCullough, William Duff-Griffin.
When was Home at Last released and how long is it?
Home at Last was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Home at Last?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Home at Last was composed by Anna McGarrigle, Kate McGarrigle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Home at Last?
Home at Last holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).