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Homebody

Released Nov 11, 2022 1h 16m Comedy LGBTQ+ List
100% Tomatometer 7 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Melanie's last afternoon babysitting 9-year-old gender-questioning Johnny takes an inexplicable turn when her body is inhabited by Johnny's spirit. What seems like fun at first becomes a rollercoaster of emotions.
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Noel Murray Los Angeles Times There’s a poignant sense of yearning that animates this movie... Dec 9, 2022 Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound Fun and quirky while dealing with a couple of important issues. Using the body-swapping trope, Joseph Sackett (debut feature film) has written and directed a film that is an expansion of his 2018 short, I Was in Your Blood. Rated: 3/5 Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Minifie is terrific at aping a child's clumsy attempt to "act grownup," mining Johnny's mingled delight and terror at abruptly finding himself in an adult vessel, with adult responsibilities. Dec 14, 2022 Full Review Alan Ng Film Threat Turns the body swap trope into an engaging character study in ways you won't expect. Rated: 8/10 Dec 7, 2022 Full Review Ben Turner The Pink Lens A light, bright and moving feel-good flick, Homebody will make everyone wish they’d had such a gloriously genderqueer moment in their childhoods too. Rated: 4/5 Dec 2, 2022 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Warm and funny, this offbeat body-swap comedy cleverly hones in on ideas about gender. Anchored by Colby Minifie's up-for-it performance, this thoughtful film makes knowing observations that carry profound meaning. Rated: 4/5 Nov 15, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Beth M A little slow at the beginning but then beautiful. Not much of a comedy. Makes you really think about life and what is important. I will be recommending. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Melanie's last afternoon babysitting 9-year-old gender-questioning Johnny takes an inexplicable turn when her body is inhabited by Johnny's spirit. What seems like fun at first becomes a rollercoaster of emotions.
Director
Joseph Sackett
Producer
Joy Jorgensen
Screenwriter
Joseph Sackett
Distributor
Cinedigm
Production Co
Killjoy Films
Genre
Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 11, 2022, Limited
Runtime
1h 16m
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