I’m Going Home movie poster

I’m Going Home

May 13, 2001 1h 30m 6.7/10 (44 votes)

Originally released in 2001. I’m Going Home is a drama film. directed by Manoel de Oliveira.

Starring Michel Piccoli, Catherine Deneuve, and John Malkovich

Synopsis

The comfortable daily routines of aging Parisian actor Gilbert Valence, 76, are suddenly shaken when he learns that his wife, daughter, and son-in-law have been killed in a car crash. Having to take care of his now-orphaned grandson, he struggles to go on with his lifelong acting career like he's used to. But the roles he is offered -- a flashy TV show and a hectic last-minute replacement in an English-language film of Joyce's Ulysses -- finally convince him that it's time to retire.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date May 13, 2001 24 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (44 votes)
🌍
Language French Original language
🎬
Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Madragoa Filmes
  • Gemini Films
  • France 2 Cinéma

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I’m Going Home about?

The comfortable daily routines of aging Parisian actor Gilbert Valence, 76, are suddenly shaken when he learns that his wife, daughter, and son-in-law have been killed in a car crash. Having to tak...

Who directed I’m Going Home?

I’m Going Home was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.

How long is I’m Going Home?

I’m Going Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was I’m Going Home released?

I’m Going Home was released on May 13, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in I’m Going Home?

The main cast of I’m Going Home includes Michel Piccoli, Catherine Deneuve, John Malkovich, Antoine Chappey, Leonor Baldaque.