---
title: "Home and Away"
year: 1956
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/home-and-away-1956"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 354752
imdb_id: "tt0049323"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Home and Away (1956) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/home-and-away-1956

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Home and Away" (1956).
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Title: Home and Away.
Year: 1956.
Genre: Drama (British drama film).
Director: Vernon Sewell.
Cast: Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison.
Runtime: 1h 20m.
Release Date: 09/04/1956 (GB).
Plot: Depicts the life of an ordinary working-class man after he wins the football pools. George discovers he won the pools, causing excitement. However, it turns out his son won the pools in partnership with the son of a woman George has ill feelings towards.
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        Home and Away is a 1956 British drama film directed by Vernon Sewell. The film stars Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes. The story depicts the life of an ordinary working-class man. When George discovers

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Vernon Sewell
- **Networks / Studios**: George Maynard Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jack Warner** as *George Knowles*
- **Kathleen Harrison** as *Elsie Knowles*
- **Lana Morris** as *Mary Knowles*
- **Charles Victor** as *Ted Groves*
- **Thora Hird** as *Margie Groves*
- **Leslie Henson** as *Uncle Tom*
- **Valerie White** as *Mrs. Jarvis*
- **Harry Fowler** as *Syd Jarvis*
- **Kate O'Mara** as *Annie Knowles*
- **Bernard Fox** as *Johnnie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Home and Away online?
Home and Away is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Home and Away worth watching?
Home and Away holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Home and Away and when was it released?
Home and Away is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 1956. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Home and Away?
Home and Away was directed by Vernon Sewell.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Home and Away — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/354752)
- [Home and Away (1956) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049323/fullcredits/)
- [Home and Away (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_and_Away_(film))
- [Home and Away (1956) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/354752-home-and-away/cast)
- [Home and Away (1956) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/home-and-away/credits)

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