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Coming Home 1978

While her Marine husband is deployed overseas, Sally finds comfort volunteering at a hospital treating Vietnam War veterans. There, she meets Luke, a veteran struggling with physical and emotional scars from his wartime experiences. As Sally and Luke grow closer, a tender romance blossoms against the backdrop of a divided nation, exploring themes of healing, resilience, and the lasting impact of war.

While her Marine husband is deployed overseas, Sally finds comfort volunteering at a hospital treating Vietnam War veterans. There, she meets Luke, a veteran struggling with physical and emotional scars from his wartime experiences. As Sally and Luke grow closer, a tender romance blossoms against the backdrop of a divided nation, exploring themes of healing, resilience, and the lasting impact of war.

Does Coming Home have end credit scenes?

No!

Coming Home does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Coming Home

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Ratings and Reviews for Coming Home

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Metacritic

61

Metascore

7.2

User Score

TMDB

70

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for Coming Home

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51st Academy Awards 1979

Jon Voight
Win

Actor in a Leading Role

Jon Voight
Bruce Dern
Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

Bruce Dern
Jane Fonda
Win

Actress in a Leading Role

Jane Fonda
Penelope Milford
Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Penelope Milford
Hal Ashby
Nomination

Directing

Hal Ashby
Nomination

Film Editing

Nomination

Best Picture

Win

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

31st Directors Guild of America Awards 1979

Hal Ashby
Nomination

Feature Film

Hal Ashby

36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

Nomination

Best Motion Picture – Drama

Jon Voight
Win

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

Jon Voight
Jane Fonda
Win

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Jane Fonda
Bruce Dern
Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

Bruce Dern
Hal Ashby
Nomination

Best Director

Hal Ashby

Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for Coming Home

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Classic Trailer

Sally Meets Luke At The Infirmary

Dinner With Luke

Bob Returns Home From War

Cars Featured in Coming Home

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AEC

1963

Regent V

Buick

1966

Special

Buick

1966

Special

Cadillac

1968

Ambulance

Checker

1970

Taxicab

Chevrolet

1963

Chevrolet

1967

Biscayne

Chevrolet

1962

Chevy II

Chevrolet

1965

Corvair

Chevrolet

1958

Corvette C1

Coming Home Themes and Keywords

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Coming Home Other Names and Titles

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Other Names for Coming Home

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