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Ideal Home

2018Movie1 h 31 minNR

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic627.0Rotten Tomatoes68%67%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

These dads suck

A couple is going through marital troubles made worse when a previously unknown grandson shows up.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Comedy-Drama
  • Quirky Family Relationships
  • Gay Couple
  • Unexpected Family
  • Southern Setting
  • Emotional Growth
  • Situational Humor
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Fleming
Written by
Andrew Fleming
Produced by
Aaron Ryder, Gabrielle Tana, Maxime Rémillard
Music by
John Swihart

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 21, 2018 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
June 21, 2018
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$10 million
Available in
40 countries

Tropes

Actually Pretty Funny, Camp Gay, Reasonable Authority Figure +9

  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • Camp Gay
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Who Names Their Kid "Dude"?
  • The Danza
  • Upper-Class Twit
  • The Cameo
  • They Really Do Love Each Other
  • The Voiceless
  • Innocently Insensitive
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Mr. Fanservice

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ideal Home?"

Questions about Ideal Home

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ideal Home?

PrimePeacockKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, Ideal Home streams on Prime and Peacock, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Ideal Home worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Ideal Home okay for kids?

NRStrong language

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Ideal Home make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Ideal Home plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Ideal Home use?

Actually Pretty FunnyCamp GayReasonable Authority FigureWho Names Their Kid "Dude"?The DanzaUpper-Class TwitThe CameoThey Really Do Love Each OtherThe VoicelessInnocently InsensitiveDeadpan SnarkerMr. Fanserviceand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Actually Pretty Funny, Camp Gay, and Reasonable Authority Figure.