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Home from the Hill

1960·Movie
2h 30min·NR
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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When you talk about great motion pictures you will talk about this one!

The wealthiest man in a Texas town decides to teach his teenage son how to hunt to make a man out of him.
Southern DramaFamily SagaComing-of-AgeToxic MasculinityClass ConflictComplex RelationshipsHistorical SettingPsychological DepthMelancholy Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Home from the Hill legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Home from the Hill worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Home from the Hill rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Home from the Hill?

2 h 30 min

Home from the Hill runs 2 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Home from the Hill?

Critics90
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Home from the Hill higher (90) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Home from the Hill in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Home from the Hill?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Home from the Hill in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.