Home Again

2012·Movie
1h 41min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Home Again fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Returning to a "home" they hardly know after being deported from their adopted countries for minor criminal offenses, three people from very different backgrounds try to make a new life for themselves, in Jamaica in this gutsy drama from writer-director Sudz Sutherland. (TIFF)
ImmigrationDeportationJamaican CultureSocial IssuesRedemptionContemporary DramaEmotionalCharacter DrivenResilienceCommunity

Crew

Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Home Again legally?

Home Again is included with a subscription to Philo and ALLBLK in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Microsoft Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Home Again worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Home Again?

1 h 41 min

Home Again runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Home Again?

Critics75
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Home Again higher (75) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Home Again in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Trinidad & Tobago.

In how many countries can I watch Home Again?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Home Again in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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