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A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper's fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?

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Linda Marric

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A gripping and well-crafted thriller. For fans of post-apocalyptic dramas with ethical dilemmas at their core, Homestead provides enough intrigue to justify a watch—and perhaps a reason to tune in for what comes next.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 12, 2025

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William Bibbiani

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I couldn’t help but feel like I was being scammed. Just when I was finally enjoying the film, I was given every reason not to.

Dec 21, 2024

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Joe Leydon

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Impressive performances and production value enable Ben Smallbone’s indie thriller to generate a substantial amount of suspense.

Dec 20, 2024

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

The film does work its way around in the end, but feels rote.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 7, 2025

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

“Homestead” needs a more solidifying third act and a payoff that does more than direct us to a streaming platform. Still, the movie succeeds in several ways, and it’s hard not to be absorbed in the dramatically rich setup we’re given.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2024

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Dennis Schwartz

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You can bet your long rifles that the good guys in this flick walk around with MAGA baseball hats.

Rated: C-

Dec 29, 2024

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Greg Clark

Not too bad, but there was way too much drama!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Julie L

It shows all the different ways of handling a crisis. The ended shows how if we all pull together we can make things work to include everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Traci

It was a great film that depicts what could really happen. Really made you think why we need God in our lives.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Penny Ward

It's OK. Not enough time to get in depth about anything.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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melissa

Very realistic representation of human behavior.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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alex

Both movies are great

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Synopsis

A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper's fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?

Director: Ben Smallbone
Producer: Ben Kasica, Andrea Royer
Screenwriter: Jason Ross, Phillip Abraham, Leah Bateman
Distributor: Angel Studios
Production Co: Radiate Films, Skies Fall Entertainment, 2521 Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Violence|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 20, 2024, Wide
Runtime: 1h 52m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1