A Home of Our Own
Seen it?1993 | 104 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. 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 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
In 1960s Los Angeles an energetic widow and her six children try to make a dream of theirs come true: to have a home of their own. They leave L.A. and head for the countryside, all the while facing numerous difficulties and obstacles during their journey.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide on a $12 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 116K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Bill
- Kathy BatesFrances Lacey
- Edward FurlongShayne Lacey
- Clarissa LassigLynn Lacey
- Sarah SchaubFaye Lacey
- Miles FeulnerMurray Lacey
- Amy SakasitzAnnie Lacey
- T.J. LowtherCraig Lacey
- Soon-Tek OhMr. Munimura
- Tony BillNarrator
- Tony CampisiNorman