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Homecoming

1996·Movie
1h 45min·PG
73
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

She thought her life was over until they gave her a new beginning

When their mother disappears, a group of siblings are forced to fend for themselves, and make their way on their own. They eventually meet their grandmother, a loner who is reluctant to take them in.
Family DramaRoad TripChildhood ResilienceEmotional JourneyComing-of-AgeHeartwarmingReconciliationGenerational BondsCharacter-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Homecoming

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Homecoming legally?

Homecoming is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Homecoming worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Homecoming rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Homecoming?

1 h 45 min

Homecoming runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is Homecoming in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Homecoming use?

Someone to Remember Him ByTitle DropSnow Means LoveIt Will Never Catch OnCatapult NightmareGilligan CutAbsence Makes the Heart Go YonderFlashback Within a FlashbackForeshadowingMeet CuteOne-Word TitleWhole Episode Flashbackand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Homecoming, including Someone to Remember Him By, Title Drop, Snow Means Love.