A Home of Our Own

They had nothing... and tried to find their dream.

1993 • 104 min • Drama

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

100 reviews

70 Audience · 100 · 100%

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.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 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.

What it 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

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for A Home of Our Own. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.