A Home of Our Own
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A Home of Our Own

Best from age 9 · PG · 1993 · 104 min

A Home of Our Own

In 1960s Los Angeles, a resilient widow and her six children embark on a journey to find and build a home of their own. Facing hardship and homelessness, they learn to rely on each other and the kindness of strangers to make their dream a reality.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • The family experiences periods of homelessness and poverty.
  • Some scenes depict challenging living conditions and child mistreatment.
  • Brief moments of tension and emotional intensity.

Models well

  • Resilience and perseverance
  • The strength of family bonds
  • Community support and kindness
  • Finding hope in adversity

Talk about it after

  • What does "home" truly mean?
  • How can families support each other through tough times?
  • The challenges of poverty and homelessness
  • The importance of helping others in need
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