Homefront (2013)

Kernel Score: 74% · 3,757 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Action, Thriller

Released: 2013-11-12

Runtime: 100 minutes

Is Homefront worth watching?

Depends on your taste. Jason Statham plays an ex-agent who moves to a quiet town, then clashes with a local drug gang. It's a routine action film, but Statham's reliable and James Franco's villain adds some fun.

Watch it if you

  • like straightforward Statham action
  • enjoy a protective-dad revenge plot
  • want something undemanding

Skip it if you

  • want an original plot
  • expect strong characters or surprises

Best for: Easy action night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Homefront

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Phil Broker, a retired DEA agent, leads a quiet life with his daughter Maddy, until a school bullying incident draws them into a conflict with Morgan “Gator” Bodine, a local crime boss.

Homefront parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Homefront is an R-rated action thriller involving drug dealers, a motorcycle gang, and a father protecting his daughter.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Features shootouts, gang conflict, and revenge-driven action violence throughout.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Drug dealing and drug production are central to the criminal plot.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Homefront

If you liked Homefront, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Nobody (2021) — 89%: Another underdog dad with a violent past in a wry action film.
  • The Terminator (1984) — 90%: A sharper, more tense action thriller.
  • Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) — 88%: Revenge with sharper style and stronger fights.
  • V for Vendetta (2006) — 87%: A louder, more politically driven action film.
  • Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) — 95%: Action classic about protecting a child.
  • Oldboy (2003) — 89%: A dark, intense revenge thriller, much more serious.

Director

Gary Fleder

Cast

Homefront FAQ

Is Homefront worth watching?

Depends on your taste. Jason Statham plays an ex-agent who moves to a quiet town, then clashes with a local drug gang. It's a routine action film, but Statham's reliable and James Franco's villain adds some fun.

Where can I watch Homefront?

In the US you can stream Homefront on Netflix, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Xumo Play and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Homefront OK for kids?

Homefront is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Homefront is an R-rated action thriller involving drug dealers, a motorcycle gang, and a father protecting his daughter.

What movies are like Homefront?

If you liked Homefront, try Nobody, The Terminator, Kill Bill: Vol. 2 and V for Vendetta.