Home (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.8

Home poster

Released in 2015, Home is a comedy, fantasy, family and animation film directed by Tim Johnson, running about 94 minutes. “Worlds Collide” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When Earth is taken over by the overly-confident Boov, an alien race in search of a new place to call home, all humans are promptly relocated, while all Boov get busy reorganizing the planet. But when one resourceful girl, Tip, manages to avoid capture, she finds herself the accidental accomplice of a banished Boov named Oh. The two fugitives realize there’s a lot more at stake than intergalactic relations as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime.

Who’s in it. Home stars Jim Parsons as Oh (voice), Rihanna as Gratuity 'Tip' Tucci (voice), Steve Martin as Capitain Smek (voice) and Jennifer Lopez as Lucy Tucci (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $368.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home page.

If you liked it. Fans of Home tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Home (2015)?
In US, Home is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Home worth watching?
Home holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Home?
Home stars Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, Jennifer Lopez and Matt Jones.
When was Home released?
Home was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.