Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- joyful
- family movie night
- lazy afternoon
What critics said
Critics broadly found it likeable, energetic, and diverting for young children, while considering its plot and comedy middling compared with stronger Disney films.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The central struggle over a Nebraska farm and cattle-rustling scheme is experienced primarily by three cows and other farm animals rather than human settlers.
Alameda Slim is a wanted rustler using aliases and theatrical schemes to acquire ranch properties, with Randy Quaid supplying broad comic vocal energy.
Maggie, Mrs. Caloway, Grace, Buck, the sheriff's horse, and assorted animals unite to prevent the loss of Patch of Heaven.
The film uses bright Western imagery, broad animal caricatures, and energetic action shaped by Disney's traditional animation style.
Films like Home on the Range, and why
The Aristocats
talking-animal comedy, musical energy, family adventure, and a colorful frontier setting
The Emperor's New Groove
Disney animated family humor, ensemble animal characters, musical set pieces, and an upbeat rescue adventure
Rango
animated western comedy, eccentric animal heroes, broad villainy, and playful musical storytelling
Movie Details
- Directors
- Will Finn, John Sanford
- Release Date
- 2004-04-02
- Runtime
- 76 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (2213)
Cast
- Roseanne Barr
- Judi Dench
- Jennifer Tilly
- Steve Buscemi
- G.W. Bailey
- Cuba Gooding Jr.
- Randy Quaid
- Lance LeGault
- Charles Dennis
- Sam Levine
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Home on the Range about?
- Three very different cows rally a chaotic menagerie to save their beloved farm from a flamboyant cattle rustler.
- What is Home on the Range like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Home on the Range as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Home on the Range violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Home on the Range as mild.
- What did critics think of Home on the Range?
- Critics broadly found it likeable, energetic, and diverting for young children, while considering its plot and comedy middling compared with stronger Disney films.
- Which films are like Home on the Range?
- Films with a similar feel include The Aristocats, The Emperor's New Groove, and Rango.
- How long is Home on the Range?
- Home on the Range runs 76 minutes.
- Where can I watch Home on the Range?
- In United States, Home on the Range streams on Disney Plus.
