Homecoming
Homecoming

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Homecoming

2017
Movie
13 min
English

As his senior year draws close to an end, Kaleb chronicles his final homecoming week.

Insights

IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users90%
Director: Sam EsmailGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Heidi Bergman, a social worker at a Homecoming transitional facility, helps soldiers re-enter civilian life. As she works with a soldier named Colin Bell, she begins to question the facility's methods and her own motivations. The series unfolds through fragmented timelines, revealing a deeper conspiracy and Heidi's complex personal struggles.

Critical Reception

Homecoming received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Julia Roberts's performance and the series' unique visual style and atmospheric tension. Critics praised its intricate narrative structure and its exploration of psychological themes, though some found the mystery elements occasionally convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Julia Roberts delivers a compelling and nuanced performance.

  • The non-linear storytelling effectively builds suspense and mystery.

Google audience: Audiences loved the show's unique visual style, intriguing plot, and Julia Roberts's performance. Many found it to be a suspenseful and thought-provoking watch, though some noted that the mystery could be hard to follow at times.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards (Best Television Series – Drama, Best Actress – Television Series Drama for Julia Roberts) and three Primetime Emmy Awards (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Julia Roberts, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for Sam Esmail, Outstanding Music Composition for a Series).

Fun Fact

The series is based on the fictional podcast of the same name created by Gimlet Media, which also featured Julia Roberts in a guest role on the podcast.

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