Home Movies
“Brian de Palma's comedy that catches every body in the act!”
Synopsis
A cult guru urges a shy disciple to make life a movie and be its star.
Top Cast
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Nancy Allen
Kristina
Mary Davenport
Mrs. Byrd
Kirk Douglas
Dr. Tuttle
Vincent Gardenia
Doctor Byrd
Keith Gordon
Denis Byrd
Gerrit Graham
James Byrd
Loretta Tupper
Grandma
Captain Haggerty
Policeman
Theresa Saldana
Judy
Kari Borg
Swedish Nurse
Constance Ilowitz
Lawyer's Secretary
Kim Herbert
Biker
Ross Barnes
Mark
Stephen Le May
Matthew
Charlie Loventhal
Thomas
Robert Mickles
Andrew
Jeff Graham
Luke
Erin Lynch
Little Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 16, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian De Palma
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Ambler, Dana Edelman, Robert Harders, Stephen Le May, Charlie Loventhal, Gloria Norris
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Home Movies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- SLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian De Palma
Kim Ambler, Dana Edelman, Robert Harders, Stephen Le May, Charlie Loventhal, Gloria Norris, Brian De Palma
Pino Donaggio
James L. Carter
Corky O'Hara
Gilbert Adler, Jack Temchin, Brian De Palma
Department Leadership Roster
Brian De Palma
Director
James L. Carter
Director of Photography
Corky O'Hara
Editor
Kim Ambler
Screenplay
Dana Edelman
Screenplay
Robert Harders
Screenplay
Stephen Le May
Screenplay
Charlie Loventhal
Screenplay
Gloria Norris
Screenplay
Gilbert Adler
Producer
Jack Temchin
Producer
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Brian De Palma
Producer
Tina Bossidy
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Home Movies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Home Movies about?
A cult guru urges a shy disciple to make life a movie and be its star.
Who directed Home Movies?
Home Movies was directed by Brian De Palma.
Who stars in Home Movies?
The principal cast of Home Movies includes Nancy Allen, Mary Davenport, Kirk Douglas, Vincent Gardenia, Keith Gordon.
When was Home Movies released and how long is it?
Home Movies was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Home Movies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Home Movies was composed by Pino Donaggio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Home Movies?
Home Movies holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).