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Home Movies

1980Movie1 h 30 minPG

Comedy
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes–39%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes–39%

Summary

A cult guru urges a shy disciple to make life a movie and be its star.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

Movies with

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Brian De Palma
Written by
Brian De Palma, Charlie Loventhal, Stephen Le May
Produced by
Brian De Palma, Gilbert Adler, Jack Temchin
Music by
Pino Donaggio

Everyone

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

Facts

May 16, 1980 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
May 16, 1980
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
126 countries

Tropes

Department of Redundancy Department, Alter Kocker, Shades of Suffocation +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Home Movies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Home Movies?

Artiflix

In the United States, Home Movies is free with ads on Artiflix. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Home Movies worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5 and Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5).

Is Home Movies okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Home Movies make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Home Movies 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 Home Movies use?

Department of Redundancy DepartmentAlter KockerShades of SuffocationIronyCats Are MeanHalloween EpisodeDistinction Without a DifferenceStylistic SuckIntergenerational FriendshipExposition Already CoveredLimited AnimationFix It in Postand 112 more

TV Tropes lists 124 tropes for it, including Department of Redundancy Department, Alter Kocker, and Shades of Suffocation.