---
title: "A Place to Call Home"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-place-to-call-home-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 369958
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Place to Call Home (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-place-to-call-home-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Place to Call Home is a film first released in 1987.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A father uproots his large family to the Australian outback, leaving them to survive alone."

### Why Watch
- Explores themes of parental responsibility and cultural clash
- Shows the challenges of frontier life in Australia

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow for viewers expecting action
- Tone & Suitability: The film presents mature themes of abandonment and survival, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: rural, family-drama, survival, isolated

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main premise of the film?
Sam Gavin moves his family from Houston to an Australian sheep station to protect his eleven children from modern American influences, but he stays behind, leaving his wife Liz to manage alone.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on February 7, 1987.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The narrative shifts from Houston, Texas to a sheep station in the Australian outback.

### Q: Does the father stay with his family throughout the film?
No, he remains behind due to business obligations, effectively abandoning his wife and children.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Place to Call Home — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/369958)

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