Home
Despite a substantial budget of $135.0M, Home became a commercial success, earning $368.9M worldwide—a 173% return.
Plot Structure
Story beats plotted across runtime
Narrative Arc
Emotional journey through the story's key moments
Story Circle
Blueprint 15-beat structure
Structural Analysis
The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Oh introduces himself as a Boov preparing for their invasion of Earth. He's excited but socially awkward, desperate to fit in with his species.. Of particular interest, this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.
The inciting incident occurs at 11 minutes when Oh accidentally sends a party invitation to the entire galaxy, including the Boov's deadly enemies, the Gorg. He becomes the most wanted Boov.. At 9% through the film, this Disruption arrives earlier than typical, accelerating the narrative momentum. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.
The First Threshold at 24 minutes marks the transition into Act II, occurring at 20% of the runtime. This shows the protagonist's commitment to Oh and Tip meet and strike a deal: he'll help her find her mother if she helps him evade capture. They choose to work together., moving from reaction to action.
At 49 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 41% of the runtime—significantly early, compressing the first half. Structural examination shows that this crucial beat They reach the Eiffel Tower in Paris but discover all humans have already been taken to Australia. Tip's hope of a quick reunion is crushed., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.
The Collapse moment at 74 minutes (62% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, Tip finds her mother but rejects Oh, telling him to leave. Oh loses his only friend and faces total isolation - death of his hope for connection., indicates the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.
The Second Threshold at 79 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 66% of the runtime. Oh discovers the truth: the Gorg only wants back the egg containing his children. Oh realizes the Boov have been wrong all along and chooses to make things right., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.
Emotional Journey
Home's emotional architecture traces a deliberate progression across 15 carefully calibrated beats.
Narrative Framework
This structural analysis employs a 15-point narrative structure framework that maps key story moments. By mapping Home against these established plot points, we can identify how the filmmaker utilizes or subverts traditional narrative conventions. The plot point approach reveals not only adherence to structural principles but also creative choices that distinguish Home within its genre.
Plot Points by Act
Act I
SetupStatus Quo
Oh introduces himself as a Boov preparing for their invasion of Earth. He's excited but socially awkward, desperate to fit in with his species.
Theme
Captain Smek declares "There is no 'I' in Boov," emphasizing conformity over individuality - the central theme Oh will challenge.
Worldbuilding
The Boov invade Earth, relocating all humans to Australia. We see Tip, a resourceful girl searching for her mother, and Oh trying desperately to make friends among the Boov.
Disruption
Oh accidentally sends a party invitation to the entire galaxy, including the Boov's deadly enemies, the Gorg. He becomes the most wanted Boov.
Resistance
Oh flees from his fellow Boov. He debates whether to hide or fix his mistake. Meanwhile, Tip evades relocation, searching for her mother Lucy.
Act II
ConfrontationFirst Threshold
Oh and Tip meet and strike a deal: he'll help her find her mother if she helps him evade capture. They choose to work together.
Mirror World
Oh and Tip bond as they customize her car "Slushious" together. Their growing friendship represents the theme: connection beats conformity.
Premise
Road trip adventure as the unlikely duo travels toward Paris. Oh experiences human culture, fun, and friendship for the first time. They evade Boov patrols.
Midpoint
They reach the Eiffel Tower in Paris but discover all humans have already been taken to Australia. Tip's hope of a quick reunion is crushed.
Opposition
The Gorg ship approaches Earth. Oh and Tip journey to Australia. Tip learns about Oh's mistake and feels betrayed. The Boov prepare to flee Earth, abandoning humanity.
Collapse
Tip finds her mother but rejects Oh, telling him to leave. Oh loses his only friend and faces total isolation - death of his hope for connection.
Crisis
Oh wanders alone, processing his loss. Tip reconciles with her mother but realizes she misses Oh. Both reflect on what they've learned from each other.
Act III
ResolutionSecond Threshold
Oh discovers the truth: the Gorg only wants back the egg containing his children. Oh realizes the Boov have been wrong all along and chooses to make things right.
Synthesis
Oh confronts Captain Smek, returns the egg to the Gorg, and saves Earth. Tip rescues Oh using what he taught her. The Boov and humans learn to coexist.
Transformation
Oh is surrounded by real friends - Boov and humans celebrating together. He's no longer an outcast but a hero who brought two worlds together through individuality.