Miles from Home
“Two brothers. All they wanted was their share of the American dream.”
Synopsis
Two brothers who are forced off their farm in the debt stricken mid-west become folk heroes when they begin robbing the banks that have been foreclosing on farmers.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Miles from home Trailer 1988 (RCA)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-28
Top Cast
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Richard Gere
Frank Roberts
Kevin Anderson
Terry Roberts
Penelope Ann Miller
Sally
Terry Kinney
Mark
Helen Hunt
Jennifer
Laurie Metcalf
Exotic Dancer
Francis Guinan
Tommy Malin
Randall Arney
Farmer Cox
Michael Talbott
Pickup Owner
Jo Anderson
Farmer's Wife
Judith Ivey
Frances
John Malkovich
Barry Maxwell
Brian Dennehy
Frank Roberts Sr.
Jason Campbell
Young Frank
Robert Breuler
Tom Castleman
Mary Pat Hennagir
Checkout Girl
James Clancy
Fairground Announcer
Robert Ayers
Fairground Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$189K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Sinise
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Gerolmo
- Original Score
- Robert Folk
- Original Title
- Miles from Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $189K
- Production Studios
- J&M Entertainment, Braveworld Productions, Cinecom Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Sinise
Chris Gerolmo
Robert Folk
John J. Connor, Elliot Davis, Robert Levi
Jane Schwartz Jaffe
Paul Kurta, Frederick Zollo
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Sinise
Director
Robert Folk
Original Music Composer
Chris Gerolmo
Writer
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Robert Levi
Director of Photography
Paul Kurta
Producer
Frederick Zollo
Producer
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
Jane Schwartz Jaffe
Editor
David Gropman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miles from Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Miles from Home about?
Two brothers who are forced off their farm in the debt stricken mid-west become folk heroes when they begin robbing the banks that have been foreclosing on farmers.
Who directed Miles from Home?
Miles from Home was directed by Gary Sinise.
Who stars in Miles from Home?
The principal cast of Miles from Home includes Richard Gere, Kevin Anderson, Penelope Ann Miller, Terry Kinney, Helen Hunt.
When was Miles from Home released and how long is it?
Miles from Home was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Miles from Home make at the box office?
Miles from Home grossed $189K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Miles from Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miles from Home was composed by Robert Folk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Miles from Home?
Miles from Home holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).