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Home Room

Home Room

Drama · 2002

A high school shooting has repercussions on the town and students.

Movie details

Home Room

“A senseless tragedy. An unlikely friendship. A search for answers.”

2002 Drama 2h 13m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

A high school shooting has repercussions on the town and students.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Home Room?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Paul F. Ryan

Written by

Paul F. Ryan

Erika Christensen

Erika Christensen

Deanna Cartwright

Busy Philipps

Busy Philipps

Alicia Browning

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Det. martin Van Zandt

Raphael Sbarge

Raphael Sbarge

Det. Macready

Ken Jenkins

Ken Jenkins

Police Captain

Holland Taylor

Holland Taylor

Dr. Hollander

Arthur Taxier

Arthur Taxier

Mr. Browning

Court is in session

Put Home Room on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.