Home at Last

1988 "What he needed most was to be wanted."
7| 0h58m| NA| en| More Info
Released: 15 June 1988 Released
Producted By: WonderWorks
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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.

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Director

David DeVries

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WonderWorks

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Home at Last Audience Reviews

Evengyny Thanks for the memories!
TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.
Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.
Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
bj_kuehl I like Adrien Brody's work, so I looked forward to getting my hands on this somewhat difficult-to-find movie, and it was worth the effort. It's a heart-warming story about an orphaned 13-year old NYC street urchin who is sent via the Orphan Train to Nebraska where he is adopted by a Swedish immigrant family who recently lost their older son to typhoid. Not everything is hunky-dory, of course, and both orphan and family are forced to adjust to each other and remember what it feels like to be a newcomer in a strange place. The story moves along briskly, and there are two scenes in which Brody performs magic tricks that earned him the name "the Amazing Adrien" when he was growing up. An additional bonus is included in which discussion topics are suggested for parents who wish to use this story as a teaching-tool with their children. If you're a Brody fan and/or you grew up watching "Little House on the Prairie," this movie will appeal to you.
Diane Wallace This is a straightforward story told simply, making it enjoyable family entertainment. At just about one hour long it's also suitable for even very young children; it will definitely appeal to teenagers.I have no problem with the casting, but the Swedish accents of the farmers are a little too heavy when it comes to understanding all of the dialogue in two instances. The script itself is tight and believable.I praise the settings and cinematography. The contrast of the dark squalor of New York City to the bright, summer plains of Nebraska is memorable. It made me want to spend some time in the rural Midwest!Although the plot is predictable (everyone lives together happily ever after), getting there is what makes the story. A heartwarming viewing experience without being mushy.