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Breaking Home Ties

Leaving is never easy. Coming home can be even harder.

7.3(3)19871h 35m
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Where to watch Breaking Home Ties in Canada

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About Breaking Home Ties

Breaking Home Ties is a 1987 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by John Wilder, starring Jason Robards, Eva Marie Saint and Claire Trevor. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breaking Home Ties in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.

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Themes & keywords

farmnostalgiacoming of ageillnesscollege freshmanfather son relationshipmother son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Breaking Home Ties in Canada?+

Breaking Home Ties is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Breaking Home Ties on Netflix?+

Breaking Home Ties is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Breaking Home Ties?+

Breaking Home Ties has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Breaking Home Ties?+

Breaking Home Ties stars Jason Robards, Eva Marie Saint, Claire Trevor, Doug McKeon and Erin Gray.

When did Breaking Home Ties come out?+

Breaking Home Ties is a 1987 movie directed by John Wilder.

What genre is Breaking Home Ties?+

Breaking Home Ties is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Breaking Home Ties?+

Breaking Home Ties was directed by John Wilder.

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