Home Again
Home Again

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Home Again

2021
Movie
21 min
English

When Judith finds Adam after his attempted suicide, they end up on a search for their childhood haunt in the Californian desert. Home Again is a darkly humorous story about two queer friends moving forward after life has fallen apart.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Hallie Meyers-ShyerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Alice Kinney, a single mother of two, decides to start over in Los Angeles after separating from her husband. When she agrees to let three aspiring filmmakers live in her guest house, her new life takes an unexpected turn. Alice finds herself romantically involved with one of them, leading to a complicated and heartwarming situation.

Critical Reception

Home Again received generally negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, appreciating the lighthearted romantic comedy elements and Reese Witherspoon's presence as a producer.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming premise and lighthearted tone.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of substantial character development.

  • Seen as a pleasant but forgettable romantic comedy.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's feel-good atmosphere and romantic storyline, though some found it to be somewhat formulaic. The performances were often cited as a positive aspect.

Fun Fact

The film was written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer, the daughter of director/screenwriter Nancy Meyers, who is known for her own successful romantic comedies like 'The Parent Trap' and 'It's Complicated'.

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