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Home Team
Henry Butler is a professional athlete with a little Pete Rose in him. His athletic interests go beyond the playing field and into the gambling dens. Convicted for his addiction, the soccer player is assigned to community service at a children's home as a condition of his parole. The home attempts to exploit his soccer skills by forming a team. Butler takes no interest, though, until the home burns down and the team begins playing for their homes instead of personal pride or a payoff.
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Plot Summary
A disgraced former NFL coach, desperate for a comeback, takes a job coaching a ragtag high school football team in a small town. Despite initial skepticism and a disastrous start, he works to instill discipline and teamwork, hoping to turn the losing team into winners and restore his own reputation. The journey is filled with humorous challenges and personal growth for both the coach and the players.
Critical Reception
Home Team received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uninspired comedy. Audiences found it to be a lighthearted, albeit unmemorable, sports comedy with some heartwarming moments.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and relies on tired sports movie tropes.
The humor is often hit-or-miss, with few genuine laughs.
Offers a few moments of charm but ultimately fails to stand out.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest viewers found it a harmless, family-friendly film that was watchable but not particularly engaging.
Fun Fact
While the film is set in a small town, most of the filming took place in and around Los Angeles, California.
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