Home Team (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1999, Home Team is a comedy and family film directed by Allan A. Goldstein, running about 91 minutes. “A Movie With a Kick!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Henry Butler is a professional athlete with a little Pete Rose in him. His athletic interests go beyond the playing field and into the gambling dens. Convicted for his addiction, the soccer player is assigned to community service at a children's home as a condition of his parole. The home attempts to exploit his soccer skills by forming a team. Butler takes no interest, though, until the home burns down and the team begins playing for their homes instead of personal pride or a payoff.
Who’s in it. Home Team stars Steve Guttenberg as Mr. Butler, Sophie Lorain as Karen, Ryan Slater as Julian and Michel Perron as Cookie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Home Team has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home Team page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home Team tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home Team (1999)?
- In US, Home Team is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Home Team worth watching?
- Home Team holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Home Team?
- Home Team stars Steve Guttenberg, Sophie Lorain, Ryan Slater, Michel Perron and Carl Alacchi.
- When was Home Team released?
- Home Team was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.