99 Homes
99 Homes

99 Homes

2015Movie112 minEnglish

After his family is evicted from their home, proud and desperate construction worker Dennis Nash tries to win his home back by striking a deal with the devil and working for Rick Carver, the corrupt real estate broker who evicted him.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users83%
Director: Ramin BahraniGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A father struggles to win back his family after losing his home in Florida due to the 2008 economic crisis. He takes a job working for the ruthless businessman who evicted him, forcing him into morally compromising situations as he tries to secure a better future. The film explores the devastating impact of the housing market collapse on ordinary families.

Critical Reception

99 Homes was widely acclaimed by critics for its powerful performances, timely themes, and unflinching portrayal of the housing crisis. It was praised for its raw emotional impact and Bahrani's directing, though some found its narrative bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Powerful and relevant exploration of the 2008 housing crisis.
  • Andrew Garfield delivers a career-defining performance.
  • Directorial vision is sharp and impactful.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's realistic depiction of financial hardship and the strong performances, particularly from Andrew Garfield. Some found the subject matter emotionally taxing but ultimately impactful.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Won awards at the Venice Film Festival, including the Arca Cinema Giovani Award. Nominated for multiple Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

Director Ramin Bahrani conducted extensive research, including spending time with real estate agents and families affected by foreclosures, to authentically capture the film's subject matter.

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Narate

Narate

_"Only one in a hundred's gonna get on that ark, son. Every other pour soul's gonna drown."_ Andrew Garfield and Michael Shannon always bring their best no matter what movie they are in. Shannon plays such a good dirtbag and it never get...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Now there can be little arguing that Andrew Garfield - even without the big hair - is a good looking man whom the camera very much likes. That does not, however, compensate for the fact that he is a a truly mediocre actor - and this film, s...
Reno

Reno

> Jumping back into the pool where you have almost drowned once. I think it was Andrew Garfield's recent best performance. Because he hasn't done any films lately since 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' critically failed. His role was awesome, ...
TruckerTwotimes

TruckerTwotimes

This movie is reality, it shows real life experiences of how people were ripped off by wall street and their employees we call government.