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Home Run

2008·Movie
1h 34min
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Show business, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A child's quest to return to home on his own takes center stage on the reality television program. With declining ratings and investor pressures, Li, the producer and host of the program, also faces difficulty in locating the next show's talent. In the rush of things, a thought pops inside her head and she knows exactly who can take on as her next star. She locates and brings five-year-old Lu to the set, and sends him off to find his way home alone. The cocky and resourceful boy calls his divorced father to overcome numerous hurdles, and in the process finds new and unexpected routes in a treacherous but often hilarious journey, tracked discreetly by a television crew.
Child ProtagonistReality TVFamily BondsComing-of-AgeSocial CommentaryMeta-NarrativeHeartwarming JourneyCross-Country Adventure

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Is Home Run worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Home Run?

1 h 34 min

Home Run runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is Home Run in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in China.