Movie

News from Home

“Write to me, it’s all I ask.”

★ 7.0(90)19771h 29m

News from Home is streaming on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel in United Kingdom. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Chantal Akerman
Release date: 1977-05-20
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: ZDF

News from Home — trailer

About News from Home

News from Home is a 1977 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Chantal Akerman, starring Chantal Akerman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 90 viewers. Below you can see where to watch News from Home in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Impersonal and beautiful images of Akerman's life in New York are combined with letters from her loving but manipulative mother, read by Akerman herself.

Cast

Chantal Akerman

Narrator (voice)

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch News from Home in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream News from Home on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

Is News from Home on Netflix?+

News from Home is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

How long is News from Home?+

News from Home has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in News from Home?+

News from Home stars Chantal Akerman.

When did News from Home come out?+

News from Home is a 1977 movie directed by Chantal Akerman.

What genre is News from Home?+

News from Home is Documentary film.

Who directed News from Home?+

News from Home was directed by Chantal Akerman.