The War at Home
“There Is A Secret About To Explode.”
Synopsis
Jeremy Collier is a Vietnam veteran who has returned home and is struggling to cope with the war experiences that haunt him. He is also at odds with his family, who cannot begin to understand what he has been through. Jeremy's battles with his family finally spiral out of control on Thanksgiving Day, when a bitter secret is revealed
Top Cast
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Emilio Estevez
Jeremy Collier
Kathy Bates
Maurine Collier
Martin Sheen
Bob Collier
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Karen Collier
Carla Gugino
Melissa
Corin Nemec
Donald
Ann Hearn
Prof. Tracey
Marcus H. Nelson
Pvt. Poe
Michael Wiseman
Lieutenant
Jena Kraus
Coffee House Singer
Chad Morgan
Bus Station Clerk
Penelope Allen
Marjoree
Geoffrey Blake
David
Renée Estevez
Brenda
Tuan Tran
Viet Cong
Paloma Estevez
Little Girl
Lane Smith
Marjorie's Husband
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilio Estevez
- Screenplay & Story
- James Duff
- Original Score
- Basil Poledouris
- Original Title
- The War at Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Motion Picture Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilio Estevez
James Duff
Basil Poledouris
Craig Bassett
Emilio Estevez, Tracie Graham-Rice, James Duff, Brad Krevoy, Steven Stabler
Department Leadership Roster
Emilio Estevez
Director
Basil Poledouris
Original Music Composer
Grania Preston
Costume Design
Emilio Estevez
Producer
James Duff
Writer
James Duff
Producer
Brad Krevoy
Producer
Craig Bassett
Editor
Eve Cauley
Production Design
Steven Stabler
Producer
Bernie Pock
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The War at Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The War at Home about?
Jeremy Collier is a Vietnam veteran who has returned home and is struggling to cope with the war experiences that haunt him. He is also at odds with his family, who cannot begin to understand what he has been through. Jeremy's battles with his family finally spiral out of control on Thanksgiving Day, when a bitter secret is revealed
Who directed The War at Home?
The War at Home was directed by Emilio Estevez.
Who stars in The War at Home?
The principal cast of The War at Home includes Emilio Estevez, Kathy Bates, Martin Sheen, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Carla Gugino.
When was The War at Home released and how long is it?
The War at Home was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The War at Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The War at Home was composed by Basil Poledouris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The War at Home?
The War at Home holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).