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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Home is a bright, fast moving animated science fiction adventure designed for broad family viewing, with lots of visual comedy and a warm central friendship. The sensitive material mainly involves a comic alien takeover of Earth, a teenager being separated from her mother, repeated chases, threats of capture, and several danger scenes where characters are at risk without realistic injury. The intensity stays moderate and highly stylized, and the overall tone remains reassuring even when the plot becomes tense, which makes it manageable for many children who already enjoy animated adventures. Very sensitive viewers may still react to the forced relocation of humans, the enemy drones, and the emotional worry about finding a parent. Parents can help by framing the film in advance as a story about friendship, empathy, and bravery, and by reminding younger children that the stressful moments are brief and balanced by humor and colorful fantasy.
Synopsis
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.
Difficult scenes
The opening presents an alien takeover of Earth in a playful cartoon style, but the core idea can still feel unsettling for young children. Humans are rounded up and relocated away from home, and the heroine is separated from her mother, which may trigger strong feelings in children who are sensitive to family separation. Several scenes rely on chases and the fear of being caught. Oh is hunted by his own people after making a major mistake, Tip reacts aggressively when she first meets him, and their escape includes bursts of fast tension that may worry children who are easily affected by suspense. The story also includes a few stylized confrontations involving alien technology, including drones and devices that create dramatic visual chaos. There is no graphic injury, but the noise, speed, and repeated danger may feel intense for younger viewers. Emotionally, Tip shows clear sadness and anger about being apart from her mother and about the situation forced on humans by the Boov. These moments remain accessible, but they give the film a more heartfelt emotional layer than a purely silly comedy.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2015
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- DreamWorks Animation
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Home is a bright, fast moving animated science fiction adventure designed for broad family viewing, with lots of visual comedy and a warm central friendship. The sensitive material mainly involves a comic alien takeover of Earth, a teenager being separated from her mother, repeated chases, threats of capture, and several danger scenes where characters are at risk without realistic injury. The intensity stays moderate and highly stylized, and the overall tone remains reassuring even when the plot becomes tense, which makes it manageable for many children who already enjoy animated adventures. Very sensitive viewers may still react to the forced relocation of humans, the enemy drones, and the emotional worry about finding a parent. Parents can help by framing the film in advance as a story about friendship, empathy, and bravery, and by reminding younger children that the stressful moments are brief and balanced by humor and colorful fantasy.
Synopsis
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.
Difficult scenes
The opening presents an alien takeover of Earth in a playful cartoon style, but the core idea can still feel unsettling for young children. Humans are rounded up and relocated away from home, and the heroine is separated from her mother, which may trigger strong feelings in children who are sensitive to family separation. Several scenes rely on chases and the fear of being caught. Oh is hunted by his own people after making a major mistake, Tip reacts aggressively when she first meets him, and their escape includes bursts of fast tension that may worry children who are easily affected by suspense. The story also includes a few stylized confrontations involving alien technology, including drones and devices that create dramatic visual chaos. There is no graphic injury, but the noise, speed, and repeated danger may feel intense for younger viewers. Emotionally, Tip shows clear sadness and anger about being apart from her mother and about the situation forced on humans by the Boov. These moments remain accessible, but they give the film a more heartfelt emotional layer than a purely silly comedy.