Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- serious
- tense
- morally complex
- focused evening viewing
- independent film night
What critics said
The available rating signal is highly favorable, though it comes from only 11 IMDb votes.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Marcus is a reformed street figure whose old connections still shape his choices when he helps a recently released friend.
The central conflict begins with an old friend leaving prison while unresolved debts remain active outside it.
The plot turns on debts returning to collect and Marcus risking everything in response.
Marcus’s reformed identity is tested by renewed contact with his incarcerated friend and the consequences of their past.
Films like Homage, and why
Shot Caller
shared crime drama framework, prison aftermath, and pressured redemption arc
A Prophet
shared prison-centered crime drama, morally compromised choices, and institutional pressure
The Place Beyond the Pines
shared street-crime setting, returning consequences, and serious family loyalty themes
Movie Details
- Director
- Miles Mussenden
- Release Date
- 2026-06-01
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.0 / 10 (2)
Cast
- Miles Mussenden
- Mason Douglas
- Jason Francisco Blue
- Kameron Washington
- Nadirah Shakir
- Samantha Noel Van Sickle
- David Schifter
- Sencere Brown
- Chad Darnell
- Adrian Eppley
Common questions
- What is Homage about?
- A reformed street figure’s attempt to protect a newly freed friend reopens a dangerous ledger of loyalty, obligation, and consequence.
- What is Homage like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Homage as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Homage violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Homage.
- What did critics think of Homage?
- The available rating signal is highly favorable, though it comes from only 11 IMDb votes.
- Which films are like Homage?
- Films with a similar feel include Shot Caller, A Prophet, and The Place Beyond the Pines.
- How long is Homage?
- Homage runs 91 minutes.
