If you loved
Home Movies
Brendon Small · Series · 1999
You appreciate how Home Movies captures the raw, awkward, and deeply human experience of growing up alongside eccentric, deeply flawed authority figures.
Books on the same thread
Dear Mr. Henshaw
Beverly Cleary · Book · 2009
Much like the candid exploration of divorce in Home Movies, this epistolary novel provides an intimate look at a child navigating domestic instability through his own unique creative lens.
Be Near Me
Andrew O'Hagan · Book · 2006
If the complex intergenerational dynamics and social friction of Home Movies resonated with you, this psychological drama offers a similarly nuanced look at the gaps between adults and children.
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
Matthew Perry · Book · 2022
This memoir mirrors the self-deprecating humor found in Home Movies, grounding its heavy themes of life and mental health in a deeply personal narrative of creative ambition and recovery.
The Last Kids on Earth
Max Brallier · Book · 2015
You will recognize the spirit of Brendon Small’s collaborative filmmaking in this story, where a group of friends uses creativity and humor to survive a chaotic, monster-filled suburban reality.
Films on the same thread
St. Vincent
Theodore Melfi · Film · 2014
The relationship between the boy and his mentor in this film echoes the odd, incompetent adult figures that define the world of Home Movies, blending humor with emotional growth.
Ron's Gone Wrong
Sarah Smith · Film · 2021
This film captures the same suburban isolation and technological focus present in Home Movies, highlighting how a young protagonist navigates the world with a flawed, unconventional companion at his side.
Like Stars on Earth
Aamir Khan · Film · 2007
Like the young visionary in Home Movies, Ishaan struggles to align his internal creative world with the rigid, unappreciative expectations of the adults and school systems surrounding him.
mid90s
Jonah Hill · Film · 2018
The authentic, lo-fi charm of Home Movies is mirrored in this coming-of-age story about finding a chosen family and identity while navigating the pressures of a troubled home life.
Podcasts on the same thread
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Fans of the improv-heavy dialogue in Home Movies will appreciate this podcast, which centers on the professional intimacy and self-deprecating humor that define the host's unique comedic voice.
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
This podcast captures the same conversational, domestic chaos found in Home Movies, offering a humorous and relatable look at the realities of modern parenthood and everyday relationship struggles.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Home Movies?
Home Movies follows the life of Brendon Small, an eight-year-old visionary. He enlists his friends Jason and Melissa to act in over a thousand homemade films that he directs. The series centers on these creative projects alongside his experiences at school and his life with divorced parents.
Does Home Movies feature Brendon Small's school life?
Yes, school is a part of Home Movies. The series depicts Brendon Small attending school where he interacts with his friends and participates in soccer, which is taught by his coach. These school experiences provide a backdrop for his filmmaking activities with Jason and Melissa.
How are the parental situations portrayed in Home Movies?
In Home Movies, Brendon Small's parents are divorced, which is presented as a common situation among his peers. The series highlights that his friend Jason feels upset specifically because his own parents are still together, contrasting the typical family dynamics found within the show's social circle.
Who are the primary actors in Brendon Small's films in Home Movies?
In Home Movies, the primary actors who assist Brendon Small with his homemade films are his two friends, Jason and Melissa. Together, this trio collaborates on the production of over a thousand films throughout the course of the series as they navigate their childhood lives.