The Homeboy (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, The Homeboy is a comedy and drama film directed by Franziska Meyer Price, running about 89 minutes. “A bitter-sweet comedy about a fateful three-way relationship” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Armin has virtually abandoned any hope of finding happiness in the perpetual struggle of life – until he meets the woman of his dreams at last. Everything with Tina could be simply perfect... if it weren’t for her son Hendrik, a 25-year-old failed artist with a looming presence who still lives at home and won’t tolerate another man anywhere near his beloved mummy. Soon Hendrik declares war on Armin, who has no choice but to engage in a bitter though surreptitious struggle with Tina’s unpleasant offspring, if he wants to keep the woman he loves…
Who’s in it. The Homeboy stars Francis Fulton-Smith as Armin Lindner, Carin C. Tietze as Tina Langfeld, Florentin Will as Hendrik Langfeld and Philippe Brenninkmeyer as Deisenberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Homeboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Homeboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Homeboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Homeboy (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Homeboy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Homeboy worth watching?
- The Homeboy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Homeboy?
- The Homeboy stars Francis Fulton-Smith, Carin C. Tietze, Florentin Will, Philippe Brenninkmeyer and Simon Licht.
- When was The Homeboy released?
- The Homeboy was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.