Home (2020 film)
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| Directed by | Franka Potente |
| Written by | Franka Potente |
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| Cinematography | Frank Griebe |
| Edited by | Antje Zynga |
| Music by | Volker Bertelmann |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Home is a 2020 internationally co-produced drama film written and directed by Franka Potente, in her directorial debut. It stars Jake McLaughlin, Kathy Bates, Aisling Franciosi, Derek Richardson, James Jordan, Lil Rel Howery and Stephen Root.
It had its world premiere at the Rome Film Festival on 20 October 2020.
Plot
An ex-felon returns home from prison and confronts the demons from his past.
Cast
- Jake McLaughlin as Marvin
- Kathy Bates as Bernadette
- Aisling Franciosi as Delta
- Derek Richardson as Wade
- James Jordan as Russell
- Lil Rel Howery as Jayden
- Stephen Root as Father Browning
- Bryn Vale as Katie
Production
In May 2019, it was announced Jake McLaughlin, Kathy Bates, and Lil Rel Howery had joined the cast of the film, with Franka Potente directing from a screenplay she wrote, with BAC Films set to produce and distribute the film in France.[1]
Release
It had its world premiere at the Rome Film Festival on 20 October 2020.[2][3][4] It also screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival on 9 April 2021.[5]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 71% of 7 critics' reviews are positive.[6]
On The Guardian, Leslie Felperin rated it 3 out of 5 stars writing that "the set-up teeters on the edge of cliche, but Potente and the fine cast keep it from toppling over by restraining the emotional torque of the material."[7] On Screen International, Wendy Ide wrote that "the lack of soapy histrionics serves the film well - this is a story told quietly, calmly and with dignity."[8]
Writing in The Wrap, Carlos Aguilar highlighted in his review that "engaging performances by Jake McLaughlin and Kathy Bates make up for some script shortcomings."[9] For Film Threat, Allan Ng scored the film a 8 out of 10 writing in his review consensus section: "the plot works beautifully, and McLaughlin shines."[10]
See also
References
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (16 May 2019). "Franka Potente Enlists Kathy Bates, Jake McLaughlin for Directorial Debut 'Home' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (5 October 2020). "Rome Film Fest unveils 2020 line-up; lifetime award for Steve McQueen". Screen International. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ Ide, Wendy (17 November 2020). "'Home': Tallinn Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ Young, Deborah (28 October 2020). "'Home': Film Review; Rome 2020". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ Ferme, Antonio (24 March 2021). "San Francisco Film Festival Releases Lineup and All-New Hybrid Format". Variety. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "Home". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Home review – Franka Potente makes directing debut with haunting ex-con drama". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "'Home': Tallinn Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "'Home' Film Review: Franka Potente's Directorial Debut Follows an Ex-Con's Journey". The Wrap. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Home". Film Threat. Retrieved 21 August 2025.