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Coming Home 1978

“A man who believed in war! A man who believed in nothing! And a woman who believed in both of them!”

★ 7.0/10 R DramaRomanceWar Released
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What is Coming Home?

Coming Home is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, War.

Type
Film
Year
1978
Status
Released
Runtime
127 minutes
Release date
Feb 15, 1978
Studios
United Artists, Jerome Hellman Productions, Jayne Productions Inc
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #Romance #War

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Overview

Coming Home is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, War. Produced and broadcast by United Artists, Jerome Hellman Productions, Jayne Productions Inc. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A Marine wife’s love is tested when she bonds with a paralyzed Vietnam veteran.”

Reasons to watch
  • Set against the Vietnam War backdrop
  • Explores emotional complexities of a love triangle
Keep in mind
  • Viewers seeking combat action may find it subdued

Watch it if you appreciate character-driven dramas about love and loss during wartime.

Mature emotional themes and depictions of war injury make it suitable for adult audiences.

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What is the setting of the film?

The story takes place in California in 1968 during the Vietnam War era.

Who are the central characters?

It follows a Marine officer’s wife, her Marine husband, and a paraplegic Vietnam veteran who was her former high‑school classmate.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film is classified as drama, romance, and war.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is about 2 hours and 7 minutes.

When was the film released?

It was released in the United States on February 15, 1978.

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