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title: "When Andrew Came Home"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/when-andrew-came-home-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 161830
imdb_id: "tt0257266"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# When Andrew Came Home (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/when-andrew-came-home-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "When Andrew Came Home" (2000).
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Title: When Andrew Came Home.
UK Title: Taming Andrew.
Release Date: 10/30/2000 (US).
Genre: Drama, TV Movie.
Duration: 1h 28m.
Director: Artie Mandelberg.
Cast: Park Overall, Jason Beghe, Seth Adkins, Lynne Deragon, Evan Laszlo.
Basis: Fact-based drama, based on a true story.
Plot: A mother searches for five years to find her kidnapped son. The boy is found unexpectedly, but the reunion is not as she hoped. She must deal with five years of abuse he suffered at the hands of his kidnappers. He has a near-infantile mindset and apparent mental problems.
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        When Andrew Came Home is a 2000

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Artie Mandelberg
- **Networks / Studios**: Michael Filerman Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Park Overall** as *Gail*
- **Jason Beghe** as *Eddie*
- **Seth Adkins** as *Andrew*
- **Lynne Deragon** as *Joanne*
- **Craig Eldridge** as *Jack*
- **Shannon Lawson** as *Deena Drake*
- **Patricia Zentilli** as *Pattie*
- **Carl Marotte** as *Ted*
- **Patrick Chilvers** as *Officer Reston*
- **Jeff Clarke** as *Mr. Kemper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is When Andrew Came Home worth watching?
When Andrew Came Home holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 18 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie When Andrew Came Home and when was it released?
When Andrew Came Home is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2000. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed When Andrew Came Home?
When Andrew Came Home was directed by Artie Mandelberg.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [When Andrew Came Home — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/161830)
- [When Andrew Came Home (TV Movie 2000) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0257266/)
- [When Andrew Came Home - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_Andrew_Came_Home)
- [When Andrew Came Home (2000) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/161830-when-andrew-came-home/cast)
- [When Andrew Came Home - Wikipedia](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_Andrew_Came_Home)

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