My Way Home_
Jamie leaves the children's home to live with his paternal grandmother. After working in a mine and in a tailor's shop, he is conscripted into the RAF, and goes to Egypt, where he is befriended by Robert, whose undemanding companionship releases Jamie from self-pity.
Starring
Stephen Archibald, Joseph Blatchley, Paul Kermack
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
My Way Home was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Overview
Jamie leaves the children's home to live with his paternal grandmother. After working in a mine and in a tailor's shop, he is conscripted into the RAF, and g...
My Way Home is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 12m.
CAST (11)
Stephen Archibald
Jamie
Joseph Blatchley
Robert
Paul Kermack
Jamie's father
Jessie Combe
Father's wife
William Carroll
Their son, Archie
MM
Morag McNee
Father's girlfriend
LM
Lennox Milne
Grandmother
John Young
Shop assistant
Gerald James
Mr Bridge
R
Radir
Egyptian boy
A
Andrew
Boy in home
STUDIOS (1)
BFI
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
72 min (1h 12m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (34 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is My Way Home about?
Jamie leaves the children's home to live with his paternal grandmother. After working in a mine and in a tailor's shop, he is conscripted into the RAF, and goes to Egypt, where he is befriended by Robert, whose undemanding companionship releases Jamie from self-pity.
How long is My Way Home?
My Way Home has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in My Way Home?
The cast of My Way Home includes Stephen Archibald, Joseph Blatchley, Paul Kermack, Jessie Combe, William Carroll.
What is the rating of My Way Home?
My Way Home has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 34 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama