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Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael

1990·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

She doesn't want much. Just a whole new life.

Movie star Roxy Carmichael is abandoning the bright lights of Hollywood, Calif. and returning to her small Ohio hometown -- at least long enough to dedicate a city building. And now the whole town of Clyde is bracing for Carmichael's return, most of all her now-married old flame Denton Webb and troubled teen Dinky Bossetti. An orphan with few friends, Dinky is convinced that Carmichael is her birth mother, and that the actress will reclaim her when she returns.
Small Town DramaComing-of-Age StoryOrphan NarrativeHollywood GlamourIdentity and BelongingRomantic LongingTroubled TeenagerMystery of the Past

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael legally?

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

Is Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael?

1 h 35 min

Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael?

Critics49
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael much the same way.

Was Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 31% of its budget.

What language is Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael?

3AUCAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael use?

Animal LoverChickificationTroubled TeenBittersweet EndingBurn Baby BurnThe GhostWild HairThe MentorInterrupted IntimacyIntelligence Equals IsolationAdoption AngstBlank Stareand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael, including Animal Lover, Chickification, Troubled Teen.