Homebound

2022·Movie
1h 11min
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Homebound fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, mystery, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Blood is thicker than water.

A young woman arrives at the home of her new husband's estranged family to find the children behaving in increasingly unnerving ways.
Psychological ThrillerEstranged FamilyUnnerving ChildrenMystery and SuspenseSlow-BurnAtmosphericIntriguingHaunting

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Homebound

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Where can I stream Homebound legally?

Homebound is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 Homebound worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Homebound rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Homebound?

1 h 11 min

Homebound runs 1 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Homebound?

Critics59
Audiences35

Not quite. Critics rate Homebound higher (59) than audiences (35). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Homebound in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Homebound?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Homebound in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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