Welcome Home
“When the husband you buried 17 years ago shows up on your doorstep, how do you introduce him to the offspring he never knew...and to the man who's taken his place?”
Synopsis
Jake died in Vietnam; his family mourned him, then moved on. When he reappears, quite alive, the question is, what must he do and how will his family respond to him?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Screenplay & Story
- Maggie Kleinman
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Welcome Home
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin J. Schaffner
Maggie Kleinman
Henry Mancini
Fred J. Koenekamp
Robert Swink
Don Carmody, Martin Ransohoff
Department Leadership Roster
Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Robert Swink
Editor
Dan Yarhi
Production Design
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Don Carmody
Producer
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Maggie Kleinman
Writer
Dwayne McLean
Stunt Coordinator
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Welcome Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Welcome Home about?
Jake died in Vietnam; his family mourned him, then moved on. When he reappears, quite alive, the question is, what must he do and how will his family respond to him?
Who directed Welcome Home?
Welcome Home was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who stars in Welcome Home?
The principal cast of Welcome Home includes Kris Kristofferson, JoBeth Williams, Sam Waterston, Brian Keith, Thomas Wilson Brown.
When was Welcome Home released and how long is it?
Welcome Home was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Welcome Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Welcome Home was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Welcome Home?
Welcome Home holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).