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Home for the Weekend

2012·Movie
1h 25min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

On the request of his mother Gitte, Marko, who has been living in Berlin for years, drives off to the countryside to visit his parents. His hopes of spending a quiet and relaxing time with his family fall short when Gitte surprises everyone by revealing that she has recovered after a long mental illness. Marko is the only one who respects her wish from now on to be treated as a full member of this family and, as a result, ends up tipping more than just the delicate balance of his parent’s seemingly harmonious relationship.
Family DramaMental IllnessCharacter StudyDysfunctional RelationshipsPensive & MelancholyIntimate DialogueSlow BurnGerman CinemaPsychological Depth

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Home for the Weekend legally?

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Is Home for the Weekend worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Home for the Weekend?

1 h 25 min

Home for the Weekend runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is Home for the Weekend in?

GermanEnglish

It was made in German, with some English. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Home for the Weekend?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Home for the Weekend in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.