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You Are My Home (2020): Cast & Ratings

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You Are My Home is a 2020 family film directed by Amanda Raymond, starring Alyssa Milano as Sloane, Joel Michaely and Cristián de la Fuente. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Its Echo Score is 72/100.

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You Are My Home (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Amanda Raymond
Genre
Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is You Are My Home About?

The premise of You Are My Home without spoilers.

This drama follows the relationship of a heartbroken woman and a young immigrant girl who has lost her mother at the border, coming together just before Christmas.

You Are My Home Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • girl
  • christmas
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Cast & crew

You Are My Home Cast & Characters

Alyssa Milano leads the cast as Sloane, with Joel Michaely as Charlie and Cristián de la Fuente as Carlos. Directed by Amanda Raymond; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Amanda Raymond

More films directed by Amanda Raymond: Stinky Summer and My Favorite Girlfriend.

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Ratings

You Are My Home Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 72/100, strongest in character & emotion (80) and weakest in sensory experience (60).

72 /100

You Are My Home Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, the film succeeds in delivering a heartfelt, socially aware narrative that resonates emotionally, yet its execution is uneven. Reviewers consistently highlight the moving story and strong performances, while noting shortcomings in direction and plot coherence. The emotional impact remains strong enough to recommend repeated viewings despite structural flaws. Consequently, the movie earns a solid but modest rating reflective of its mixed strengths and weaknesses.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 70

    In terms of direction and visual craft, opinions diverge. Several reviewers praise the directing as superb and commend the film’s overall aesthetic, while others criticize a lack of mastery that leads to a muddled presentation of themes. Cinematography and production design receive little specific commentary, suggesting they are serviceable but unremarkable. The mixed feedback results in a moderate technical rating.

  • Character & Emotion 80

    When evaluating acting and character depth, sentiment is largely favorable. Multiple reviewers note a heartfelt, nuanced cast performance, highlighting standout portrayals such as the young lead and seasoned actors. Some comments mention occasional cringeworthy lines and uneven chemistry, but these criticisms are minority. Overall, the emotional credibility of the ensemble earns a high character score.

  • Story & Flow 65

    The narrative is described as emotionally resonant and socially relevant, yet several reviewers criticize its structural coherence. Praise focuses on the moving storyline and thematic ambition, while detractors point to predictable plotting, uneven pacing, and confusing thematic integration. This blend of strong intent with flawed execution yields a mixed but generally positive assessment of the story.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    Comments on audio‑visual elements are sparse, leaving the sensory experience mostly unaddressed. The film’s soundtrack and sound design receive no explicit commendation, and visual style is mentioned only in passing alongside overall direction. Given the lack of strong positive or negative remarks, the sensory component is judged as competent but undistinguished.

  • Rewatch Factor 70

    The film’s emotional pull and thematic relevance encourage repeat viewings for many audiences, as evidenced by repeated mentions of tears and lasting impact. While some viewers cite confusion and uneven pacing that could diminish rewatch appeal, the overall desire to revisit the heartfelt moments outweighs these concerns, resulting in a solid rewatch factor.

Details

You Are My Home Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Heart of Christmas” and “Gift of an Angel”.

Also known as
  • Heart of Christmas
  • Gift of an Angel
  • Você é Minha Casa
  • Tu Eres Mi Hogar

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FAQ

You Are My Home FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of You Are My Home, each answered in a sentence.

How long is You Are My Home?

You Are My Home runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was You Are My Home released?

You Are My Home was released on December 4, 2020.

Who directed You Are My Home?

You Are My Home was directed by Amanda Raymond.

More films by Amanda Raymond

Who is in the cast of You Are My Home?

You Are My Home stars Alyssa Milano as Sloane, Joel Michaely as Charlie and Cristián de la Fuente as Carlos, among 7 credited actors.

Does You Are My Home have a post-credit scene?

No. You Are My Home has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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