Homeless Homer (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1929, Homeless Homer is a comedy and animation film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Friz Freleng's second directorial effort -- under his legal name of 'Isadore' and credited as co-director with Rudolf Ising -- is a silent Oswald the Lucky Rabbit effort, made soon after Charles Mintz grabbed the rights to the character and almost all his crew from Walt Disney. Oswald takes in Homer, a small kitten, and attempts to teach him table manners and to give him a bath, but Homer retaliates using a clothesline and a player piano.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Homeless Homer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homeless Homer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homeless Homer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homeless Homer (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Homeless Homer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Homeless Homer worth watching?
- Homeless Homer holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.