Homey In The Haystack
Homey In The Haystack

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Homey In The Haystack

1999
Movie
Adult · 18+
81 min
English

After Byron Long witnesses a crime, he turns to the Witness Protection Program. They decide he'd blend in perfectly at a traditional Amish farm. He's does his part to raise the barn and help out, but the fine, innocent white virgins on the farm raise a tent pole in his pants. At first, the community thought he was odd, but they soon learn a thing or two about chocolate love, from this tall, dark, and swollen stranger!

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Ron OliverGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A mild-mannered man inherits a country estate and decides to escape the city life for a simpler existence. However, his plans are quickly complicated by the eccentric residents and peculiar happenings on the property. He finds himself embroiled in a series of comical situations as he tries to adapt to his new surroundings and manage the unexpected challenges.

Critical Reception

Homey In The Haystack received a generally lukewarm reception, with critics often citing its predictable plot and reliance on slapstick humor. While some found its lighthearted approach enjoyable for a family audience, others deemed it uninspired and lacking depth. Audience reactions were similarly mixed, with many appreciating its family-friendly nature and humor, though it did not achieve widespread critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted, family-friendly tone and comedic moments.

  • Criticized for its predictable storyline and somewhat formulaic humor.

  • Seen as a harmless, if unoriginal, comedy that doesn't aim for deep artistic merit.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Homey In The Haystack are scarce, but available comments suggest that viewers who enjoyed it often appreciated its simple, clean humor and escapist qualities, making it suitable for watching with children. Some found it to be a 'feel-good' movie, while others felt it was too silly or lacked substance.

Fun Fact

The film was a direct-to-video release, which often limits the amount of critical attention and awards consideration a movie receives.

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