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Home Fries

1998·Movie
1h 33min·PG-13
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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A long shot romance in a short order world.

Dorian and Angus chase down their womanizing stepfather with a helicopter, frightening him to death. In his effort to cover their tracks, Dorian begins investigating his stepfather's mistress, Sally. She works at a fast-food drive-through, she's pregnant and Dorian quickly falls in love with her. Unfortunately, his scheming mother wants Sally dead. And Sally isn't sure she wants Dorian to be her child's father and also his brother.
Dark Romantic ComedyMistaken IdentitySmall TownFamily SecretsQuirky CharactersPregnancyCrimePsychological

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Home Fries legally?

Home Fries is included with a subscription to History Vault in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Home Fries worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Home Fries rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Home Fries?

1 h 33 min

Home Fries runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Home Fries?

Critics37
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Home Fries higher (53) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Home Fries a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 70% of its budget.

What language is Home Fries in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Home Fries?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Home Fries in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.