Home Team
Home Team

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Home Team

2022
Movie
95 min
English

Two years after a Super Bowl win when NFL head coach Sean Payton is suspended, he goes back to his hometown and finds himself reconnecting with his 12-year-old son by coaching his Pop Warner football team.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users45%
Director: Charles Kinnane, Rob MorrisGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

Two years after a humiliating Super Bowl loss, NFL coach Sean Payton returns to his hometown to coach his son's struggling middle school football team. Despite initial skepticism and the team's lack of talent, Payton uses his NFL strategies and a newfound passion for teaching to guide the kids toward becoming a winning team. He must balance his professional coaching experience with the realities of youth sports and reconnect with his son in the process.

Critical Reception

Home Team received generally negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be predictable and formulaic. While some acknowledged its family-friendly nature and Kevin James's performance, most critics felt the movie offered little originality and relied heavily on sports movie tropes. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, appreciating its lighthearted comedy and feel-good sports narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable plot that relies on numerous sports movie clichés.

  • Kevin James delivers a serviceable comedic performance, but it's not enough to elevate the material.

  • A lighthearted, family-friendly comedy that ultimately feels uninspired and forgettable.

Google audience: Google users found 'Home Team' to be an enjoyable and funny movie, particularly appreciating Kevin James's comedic timing and the film's positive message. However, many felt the plot was too predictable and lacked originality, making it a somewhat unchallenging watch.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is inspired by the true story of New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, who indeed coached his son's Little League football team during his NFL suspension in 2012.

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