Ithaca
“One message will change everything.”
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In a small town in California's San Joaquin Valley, 14-year-old Homer Macauley is determined to be the best and fastest bicycle telegraph messenger anyone has ever seen. His older brother has gone to war, leaving Homer to look after his widowed mother, his older sister and his 4-year-old brother, Ulysses. And so it is that as spring turns to summer, 1942, Homer Macauley delivers messages of love, hope, pain... and death... to the good people of Ithaca. And Homer Macauley will grapple with one message that will change him forever - from a boy into a man. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Saroyan's 1943 novel, The Human Comedy, ITHACA is the quintessential wartime tale of the Home Front. It is a coming-of-age story about the exuberance of youth, the sweetness of life, the sting of death and the modesty and sheer goodness that lives in each and every one of us.
Cast
Sam Shepard
as Willie Grogan
Hamish Linklater
as Tom Spangler
Alex Neustaedter
as Homer
Meg Ryan
as Mrs. Macauley
Jack Quaid
as Marcus Macauley
Tom Hanks
as Mr. Macauley
Nick Williams
as Texas
Christine Nelson
as Bess Macauley
Lucia Scarano
as Rosa Sandoval
Zachary Webber
as Horse
Trey Hines
as Harry
Lois Robbins
as Mrs. Beaufrere
Bridget Gethins
as Dolly Hawthorn
James McCool
as Lionel
Spencer Howell
as Ulysses Macauley
Cait Moira
as Helen Eliot
Gabriel Basso
as Tobey George
Molly Gordon
as Mary Arena
Samantha Smedley
as Girl at Bus Stop
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Stream Ithaca online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about drama movie originally produced in English and released in 2015, it's earned a solid 5.3/10 from 103 viewers worldwide.
About Ithaca
“One message will change everything.”
In a small town in California's San Joaquin Valley, 14-year-old Homer Macauley is determined to be the best and fastest bicycle telegraph messenger anyone has ever seen. His older brother has gone to war, leaving Homer to look after his widowed mother, his older sister and his 4-year-old brother, Ulysses. And so it is that as spring turns to summer, 1942, Homer Macauley delivers messages of love, hope, pain... and death... to the good people of Ithaca. And Homer Macauley will grapple with one message that will change him forever - from a boy into a man. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Saroyan's 1943 novel, The Human Comedy, ITHACA is the quintessential wartime tale of the Home Front. It is a coming-of-age story about the exuberance of youth, the sweetness of life, the sting of death and the modesty and sheer goodness that lives in each and every one of us. Running 96 minutes.
Ithaca Cast and Characters
The cast features Sam Shepard (as Willie Grogan), Hamish Linklater (as Tom Spangler), Alex Neustaedter (as Homer), Meg Ryan (as Mrs. Macauley), and Jack Quaid (as Marcus Macauley). Their performances are a major reason Ithaca has built such a passionate audience.
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Ithaca flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Ithaca?
Ithaca runs for 96 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Ithaca good? What's the rating?
Ithaca holds a 5.3/10 rating based on 103 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Ithaca?
The main cast includes Sam Shepard, Hamish Linklater, Alex Neustaedter, and Meg Ryan, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Ithaca available in English?
Yes — Ithaca was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Ithaca released?
Ithaca was released in 2015.
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What is Ithaca about?
Ithaca is a Drama English-language film. In a small town in California's San Joaquin Valley, 14-year-old Homer Macauley is determined to be the best and fastest bicycle telegraph messenger anyone has ever seen. His older brother has gone to war, leaving Homer to look after his widowed mother, his older sister and his 4-year-old brother, Ulysses. And so it is that as spring turns to summer, 1942, Homer Macauley delivers messages of love, hope, pain... and death... to the good people of Ithaca. And Homer Macauley will grapple with one message that will change him forever - from a boy into a man. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Saroyan's 1943 novel, The Human Comedy, ITHACA is the quintessential wartime tale of the Home Front. It is a coming-of-age story about the exuberance of youth, the sweetness of life, the sting of death and the modesty and sheer goodness that lives in each and every one of us.
When was Ithaca released?
Ithaca was released on October 29, 2015. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. The film was produced by Pilothouse Pictures.
Who stars in Ithaca?
Ithaca stars Sam Shepard, Hamish Linklater, Alex Neustaedter and Meg Ryan. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Ithaca available in HD?
Yes, Ithaca is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.