I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

2017Movie96 minEnglish

When a depressed woman is burglarized, she finds a new sense of purpose by tracking down the thieves alongside her obnoxious neighbor. But they soon find themselves dangerously out of their depth against a pack of degenerate criminals.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users75%
Director: Macon BlairGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Ruth, a depressed and alienated nursing assistant, is fed up with the injustices of the world after discovering her home has been burglarized. When she realizes the police are unhelpful, she teams up with her eccentric neighbor, Tony, to track down the thieves. Their amateur investigation quickly escalates into a dangerous and violent confrontation, forcing Ruth to question her own morality and the lengths she'll go to for justice.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its dark humor, unique tone, and strong performances, particularly from Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood. Some found the violence to be excessive, but overall it was seen as a quirky and effective revenge thriller with a strong social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • A darkly humorous and surprisingly violent revenge fantasy.
  • Melanie Lynskey delivers a standout performance as a woman pushed too far.
  • The film balances its bleakness with an offbeat charm.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the film's dark humor and the performances of the lead actors. Many found the plot engaging and the ending satisfying, although some viewers felt the violence was a bit over the top.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017.

Fun Fact

The film's title comes from a lyric in a Bob Dylan song of the same name.

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Reno

**An event that changed Ruth's life forever!** Netflix's another future cult film. It deserved all the praises it had received. Those discarded actors joined hands here and it was Macon Blair's directional debut too. He also wrote for it...