---
title: "Home Movies"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/home-movies-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 6984
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Home Movies (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/home-movies-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Home Movies is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by SLC. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cult guru urges a shy disciple to make life a movie."

### Why Watch
- directed by Brian de Palma
- explores a unique concept of living life as a movie

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG and runs for one hour and thirty minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/home-movies-1980#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brian De Palma
- **Networks / Studios**: SLC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nancy Allen** as *Kristina*
- **Mary Davenport** as *Mrs. Byrd*
- **Kirk Douglas** as *Dr. Tuttle*
- **Vincent Gardenia** as *Doctor Byrd*
- **Keith Gordon** as *Denis Byrd*
- **Gerrit Graham** as *James Byrd*
- **Loretta Tupper** as *Grandma*
- **Captain Haggerty** as *Policeman*
- **Theresa Saldana** as *Judy*
- **Kari Borg** as *Swedish Nurse*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Home Movies released?
The film was released on 05/16/1980 in the US.

### Q: What genre is Home Movies?
It is listed as a comedy film.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It is a Brian de Palma comedy.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Q: What is the premise of the movie?
A cult guru urges a shy disciple to make life a movie and be its star.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Home Movies — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/6984)
- [Home Movies (1980) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/94562-home-movies)
- [Home Movies (1999) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/164087-home-movies/prehled/)

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