Homebodies (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1974, Homebodies is a comedy and horror film directed by Larry Yust, running about 96 minutes. “Do You Know Where Your Grandmother Is Tonight?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a quiet group of pensioners learn that their homes are to be torn down to make way for a block of flats, they decide to take action. What starts as an attempt to discourage the developers soon escalates into wholesale murder of both the developers and the construction workers.
Who’s in it. Homebodies stars Peter Brocco as Mr. Blakely, Frances Fuller as Miss Emily, William Hansen as Mr. Sandy and Ruth McDevitt as Mrs. Loomis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Homebodies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homebodies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homebodies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homebodies (1974)?
- In US, Homebodies is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Homebodies worth watching?
- Homebodies holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homebodies?
- Homebodies stars Peter Brocco, Frances Fuller, William Hansen, Ruth McDevitt and Paula Trueman.
- When was Homebodies released?
- Homebodies was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.