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Home

2013
Movie
112 min
English

The story of a man suffering from mental illness who attempts to rebuild his life.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users72%
Director: Tim JohnsonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-fi

Plot Summary

When Oh, a clumsy alien from another planet, crash-lands on Earth, he encounters a teenage girl named Tip who is on the run from her own kind. Together, they embark on a fantastical journey across the globe, learning about friendship and family. As they try to fix Oh's mistake, they accidentally change the course of human history.

Critical Reception

Home received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its animation and voice acting but found its story to be predictable and uninspired. Audiences generally responded more positively, appreciating the film's humor and emotional themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and humorous voice performances, particularly from Jim Parsons.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot that borrows heavily from other animated films.

  • The film's message about acceptance and friendship was generally well-received by families.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Home' for its colorful visuals, funny characters, and heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship. Many appreciated the positive messages conveyed, though some found the plot to be a bit simplistic.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

Fun Fact

The alien species, Boov, have a unique language where they often use the word 'Oh' to express various emotions and ideas, which is also the name of the main character, Oh.

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