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Homestead

Name: Homestead
Genre: Drama
Released: 2024-12-19
Cast: Dawn Olivieri, Neal McDonough, Susan Misner, Bailey Chase, Jesse Hutch

2024 | 111 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (44 on Metacritic) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
44 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.4 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 387K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ben Smallbone

Dawn OlivieriJenna Ross
Neal McDonoughIan Ross
Susan MisnerEvie McNulty
Bailey ChaseJeff Eriksson
Jesse HutchEvan Lee
Kevin LawsonTick
Kearran GiovanniTara Eriksson
Currie GrahamBlake Masterson
Olivia SanabiaClaire Ross
Tyler LoftonAbe Eriksson