Home
Here's what we found in Home. Every family is different — get a report that reflects yours.
Screen for YOUR familyParent's Guide to Home
Home (2015) is a computer-animated science fiction comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation, loosely based on Adam Rex's book "The True Meaning of Smekday." The story centers on Oh, a lovable but clumsy alien from the Boov species, who finds himself on the run after accidentally alerting his species' enemy, the Gorg, to their new hiding spot on Earth. He forms an unlikely friendship with Tip, a resourceful teenage human girl who was separated from her mother during the Boov's global relocation of humans. Together, they embark on a cross-country adventure to find Tip's mother and ultimately save Earth from the impending Gorg invasion. The film explores themes of belonging, acceptance, friendship, family, and understanding differences, offering a blend of humor and heartfelt moments. It is generally suitable for a family audience, though some mild action and peril may be intense for very young children.
Things to Consider
Additional Context
Best For Ages
7+ with parental guidance for younger viewers. The film's PG rating is due to mild action and some rude humor, with themes of separation and mild peril that could be upsetting for children under seven. Its positive messages about friendship and acceptance are suitable for elementary-aged children and up.
Good to Know
The film's primary focus is on the development of a unique friendship between an alien and a human girl, emphasizing themes of acceptance, overcoming prejudice, and the true meaning of home beyond a physical location. While a spin-off television series, 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh,' was released in 2016, this analysis is strictly for the 2015 feature film.
What are you watching next?
Screen any title in seconds — even ones no one else has reviewed.
No credit card required — join hundreds of families