Home Movies (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Series · ★ 7.6

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Released in 1999, Home Movies is an animation and comedy series.

What it’s about. TV series about the life of Brendon Small, an eight-year-old visionary who, using his friends Jason and Melissa as actors, have managed to direct over a thousand homemade films. His parents are divorced, but it doesn't feel strange since so many other kids' parents are divorced. His friend Jason actually feels upset because his parents are still together. At school, he is taught soccer by his coach John McGuirk, or as he calls him, "that weird Irish guy".

Who’s in it. Home Movies stars Brendon Small as Brendon Small (voice), H. Jon Benjamin as Coach John McGuirk / Jason Penopolis (voice), Melissa Bardin Galsky as Melissa Robbins (voice) and Janine Ditullio as Paula Small (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Home Movies has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Adult Swim and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home Movies page.

If you liked it. Fans of Home Movies tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Home Movies (1999)?
In US, Home Movies is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Adult Swim. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Home Movies worth watching?
Home Movies holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Home Movies?
Home Movies stars Brendon Small, H. Jon Benjamin, Melissa Bardin Galsky, Janine Ditullio and Loren Bouchard.
When was Home Movies released?
Home Movies was released in 1999.