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My Way Home

7.319781h 12mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorBill Douglas
WriterBill Douglas
ProducersJudy Cottam·Richard Craven

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bill Douglas

SAStephen Archibald
Stephen Archibald
Jamie
JBJoseph Blatchley
Joseph Blatchley
Robert
PKPaul Kermack
Paul Kermack
Jamie's father
JCJessie Combe
Jessie Combe
Father's wife
WCWilliam Carroll
William Carroll
Their son, Archie
MM
Morag McNee
Father's girlfriend
LM
Lennox Milne
Grandmother
JYJohn Young
John Young
Shop assistant
GJGerald James
Gerald James
Mr Bridge
R
Radir
Egyptian boy
A
Andrew
Boy in home

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More from Joseph Blatchley · Co-star actor

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More from Bill Douglas · Director

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My Way Home — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams My Way Home?

My Way Home isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on BFI Player. It's not on Netflix.

Is My Way Home on Netflix?

No, My Way Home is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on BFI Player.

Is My Way Home on Amazon Prime Video?

No, My Way Home isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch My Way Home for free?

My Way Home isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on BFI Player.

Is there a sequel to My Way Home?

My Way Home is currently the latest film in the Bill Douglas Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to My Way Home?

Yes — My Ain Folk (1973) comes before My Way Home in the Bill Douglas Trilogy.

Is My Way Home part of a trilogy?

Yes — My Way Home is part of a trilogy, alongside My Childhood (1972) and My Ain Folk (1973).

How many movies are in the Bill Douglas Trilogy?

There are 3 films in the Bill Douglas Trilogy: My Childhood (1972), My Ain Folk (1973) and My Way Home (1978).

Is My Way Home based on a true story?

Yes — My Way Home is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).