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The War at Home movie storyline. Jeremy Collier is a returning Vietnam War hero whose experiences leave him unable to adjust to the quiet realities of small town life. Bob Collier, Jeremy’s father, expects his son to go back to his life as it was, without understanding the problems of PTSD. Jeremy’s mother, Maurine, treats him “like he’s a 10-year-old,” and seems to think he should forget about his war experiences. His sister Karen is more understanding of his readjustment problems, but their father doesn’t want her to help her brother.
When the family’s Thanksgiving celebration occurs and Jeremy refuses to put on his “nice” clothes and instead decides to wear his combat uniform and medal. At the conclusion of the Thanksgiving celebration, Jeremy pulls his handgun on his father and his family, explaining the hate he feels for his father because he wouldn’t lend Jeremy money to leave the country to escape the draft.
The War at Home is a 1996 Vietnam War drama film starring, directed, and co-produced by Emilio Estevez. The film also stars Kathy Bates, Martin Sheen, Kimberly Williams, Carla Gugino, Lane Smith, Marcus H. Nelson, Chad Morgan, Penelope Allen, Renée Estevez. Writer James Duff adapted his 1984 play Home Front.
The War at Home (1996)
Directed by: Emilio Estevez
Starring: Kathy Bates, Martin Sheen, Kimberly Williams, Emilio Estevez, Carla Gugino, Lane Smith, Marcus H. Nelson, Chad Morgan, Penelope Allen, Renée Estevez
Screenplay by: James Duff
Production Design by: Eve Cauley
Cinematography by: Peter Levy
Film Editing by: Craig Bassett
Costume Design by: Grania Preston
Set Decoration by: Jeanette Scott
Music by: Basil Poledouris
MPAA Rating: R for a war-related shooting, an intense sequence of violent threat, and for language.
Distributed by: Buena Vista Pictures
Release Date: November 20, 1996
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