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Released in 2015, Home is a computer-animated science fiction comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation. The film is based on the 2007 children's book "The True Meaning of Smekday" by Adam Rex. Home tells the story of an alien race called the Boov who invade Earth and relocate humans, but one clever girl named Tip manages to avoid capture and befriends a Boov named Oh. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure to find Tip's mother and save humanity.

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• About
• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music
• Soundtrack

About

In Home, Oh, a lovable and clumsy Boov, accidentally sends an invitation to his housewarming party to the entire universe, including their enemy, the Gorg. In order to escape punishment from his fellow Boov, Oh goes on the run and encounters Tip, a young girl who is searching for her mother. Together, they form an unlikely friendship and embark on a journey to find Tip's mom and save Earth from the Gorg. Along the way, they learn important lessons about understanding, acceptance, and the true meaning of home.

Making / Production

Home was directed by Tim Johnson, best known for his work on the film Antz. The screenplay was written by Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember. The film was produced by Suzanne Buirgy and executive produced by Christopher Jenkins and Chris Wedge.

Actors

• Jim Parsons as Oh - Oh is a clumsy and well-meaning Boov who befriends Tip and joins her on her quest to find her mother. Parsons brings his comedic talent to the character, capturing Oh's endearing personality.
• Rihanna as Gratuity "Tip" Tucci - Tip is a resilient and resourceful young girl who teams up with Oh to save her mother. Rihanna provides the voice for Tip, adding a charismatic and strong-willed energy to the character.
• Steve Martin as Captain Smek - Captain Smek is the leader of the Boov race. Martin's distinctive voice brings humor and authority to the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Home is the first DreamWorks Animation film to feature an African-American lead character.
• The film was originally titled "Happy Smekday!" before being changed to Home.
• Pop singer Rihanna also contributed several songs to the film's soundtrack.
• The animation team used a technology called "Halide" to create the unique look of the Boov aliens.

Awards

Home received the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie in 2016.

Quotes

• "Being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble." - Oh
• "Home is where your stuff is." - Oh
• "If you ever see a human, stay away. They carry diseases." - Captain Smek

Music

The musical score for Home was composed by Lorne Balfe, known for his work on films such as Sherlock Holmes and Pacific Rim. The score blends a mix of orchestral and electronic elements to capture the whimsical and adventure-filled nature of the film.

Soundtrack

• "Towards the Sun" - Rihanna
• "Run to Me" - Clarence Coffee Jr.
• "Cannonball" - Kiesza
• "As Real as You and Me" - Rihanna