Homecoming (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1928, Homecoming is a drama film directed by Joe May, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Following World War I, after a long imprisonment, two German prisoner-of-war soldiers escape from a Siberian lead-mine. Karl manages to reach Germany before Richard, and is sheltered by Anna, wife of Richard. While Richard is still on his homeward trek, Karl and Anna fall in love. And then Richard comes home.
Who’s in it. Homecoming stars Lars Hanson as Richard, Dita Parlo as Anna, Gustav Fröhlich as Karl and Theodor Loos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Homecoming has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homecoming page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homecoming tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homecoming (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Homecoming change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Homecoming worth watching?
- Homecoming holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homecoming?
- Homecoming stars Lars Hanson, Dita Parlo, Gustav Fröhlich, Theodor Loos and Philipp Manning.
- When was Homecoming released?
- Homecoming was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.