Home Fries
A long shot romance in a short order world.
1998 • 93 min • Comedy · Drama · Romance
Synopsis
Dorian and Angus chase down their womanizing stepfather with a helicopter, frightening him to death. In his effort to cover their tracks, Dorian begins investigating his stepfather's mistress, Sally. She works at a fast-food drive-through, she's pregnant and Dorian quickly falls in love with her. Unfortunately, his scheming mother wants Sally dead. And Sally isn't sure she wants Dorian to be her child's father and also his brother.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 51 Audience · 109 · 100%
Two brothers, Dorian and Angus, accidentally cause their stepfather's death. Dorian then falls for Sally, the pregnant mistress of the deceased, while his mother plots against her. This romantic comedy explores a very unusual family dynamic.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Infidelity and its aftermath are central to the plot.
- Mild violence and threats are present.
- Some mature themes surrounding pregnancy out of wedlock.
What it models well
- Unconventional love and family
- Forgiveness and acceptance
- Finding connection in unexpected places
Talk about it after
- What makes a family, and how can it be redefined?
- The consequences of past actions, both intentional and accidental.
- Dealing with complex emotions like grief, anger, and love.
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Top billed cast
Director: Dean Parisot • Crew: Vince Gilligan
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Home Fries - Trailer #1
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.1/10 (109)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Box office
- $10,443,316
- IMDb
- tt0119304