Ideal Home
Ideal Home

Ideal Home

2018Movie91 minEnglish

A couple is going through marital troubles made worse when a previously unknown grandson shows up.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users72%
Director: Andrew FlemingGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A flamboyant, Emmy-winning TV chef and his husband, a lapsed Catholic priest, unexpectedly become guardians to a precocious grandson they never knew existed. Their carefully curated lives are thrown into delightful chaos as they navigate the challenges and joys of fatherhood and family.

Critical Reception

Ideal Home received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's heartwarming, albeit predictable, storyline. Some found the humor to be a bit uneven, but the overall sentiment was that it's a charming and feel-good comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the comedic performances of Steve Coogan and Paul Rudd.
  • Appreciated for its heartwarming themes of family and acceptance.
  • Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's humor and the likable nature of the main characters, often describing it as a feel-good movie with a positive message. Some viewers found it a bit too lighthearted or lacking in significant dramatic depth.

Fun Fact

The film's script was written by Andrew Fleming, who also directed it, marking a rare instance of a director also penning their own screenplay.

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