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Home on the Range

Home on the Range

Bust a moo.

200476 minPGMidcredits score: 29th percentile of all films
Directors
John Sanford, Will Finn
Starring
Roseanne Barr, Judi Dench, Jennifer Tilly, Steve Buscemi

When a greedy outlaw schemes to take possession of the "Patch Of Heaven" dairy farm, three determined cows, a karate-kicking stallion and a colorful corral of critters join forces to save their home. The stakes are sky-high as this unlikely animal alliance risk their hides and match wits with a mysterious band of bad guys.

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Where can I watch Home on the Range?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Home on the Range streaming on Disney+ and to rent or buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about Home on the Range?

Home on the Range earns 5 badges, led by Family friendly and Gentle for a PG-rated film.

  • Reception
  • Awards and box office
  • Content

Reception

Is Home on the Range worth watching?

Home on the Range's Midcredits score is the 29th percentile of all films, from 153K ratings across 6 sources. 31% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

29th percentile

Better received than 29% of films

15th percentile among Animation29th percentile among 2000s
Acclaim (how much people like it)36th
Approval (how many liked it)24th

58 /100

36th percentile of all films

20th percentile among Animation36th percentile among 2000s

Critics 50 · Audience 58

Audiences liked it more than critics did.

Rating distribution

A broad spread centered near 5.7 — solid but not unanimous.

31% liked it

24th percentile of all films

12th percentile among Animation22nd percentile among 2000s
31% rated it 7–1069% rated it 1–6

Critics 51% · Audience 30%

On Rotten Tomatoes, a bigger share of critics approved than audiences.

Awards

0 Oscars won · 0 Oscar noms · 0 wins / 5 noms overall

97th percentile

153K ratings across platforms

93rd percentile among Animation94th percentile among 2000s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 53% in 30 days

Box office

Budget$110M
Opening weekend$14M
Domestic gross$50M
Worldwide gross$145M

Returned 1.3× its budget — 88th percentile earner in its genre.

What reviewers say

Common ground

The film is a lightweight, kid-oriented cartoon western with a thin story and slapstick humor, enjoyable mainly for the very young.

Fans praised

  • Stylized angular art direction with rich Old West backgrounds
  • Alameda Slim's absurdist yodeling villain song and his bumbling nephews
  • Voice cast chemistry, especially Roseanne Barr, Judi Dench, and Cuba Gooding Jr.

Detractors panned

  • Thin, generic plot with no emotional stakes or surprises
  • Crass, unfunny humor relying on burps, flatulence, and dated innuendo
  • Cheap-looking animation beneath Disney standards

What stands out

ActingDivisive70

Voice cast praised for distinct character fits, especially Dench, Barr, and Tilly, though some find lead casting abrasive.

CinematographyDivisive65

Angular UPA-inspired style and intricate backgrounds praised, but some call it flat or cheap-looking.

Sound and musicDivisive60

Menken score and catchy country songs, especially Slim's yodel number, but many find tunes forgettable.

CharactersDivisive45

Cows' bickering dynamic and Slim's weird charm praised; most others called flat or annoying.

OriginalityDivisive45

Cow-led western premise is fresh, but execution falls into formula.

HumorDivisive40

Divided: fans find slapstick and absurd gags hilarious, detractors call it strained, forceful, and juvenile.

DialogueDivisive40

Some witty one-liners and banter, but dominated by crass, dated gags and clichés.

Plot and storyDivisive30

Generic save-the-farm quest with predictable beats and no dramatic heft.

Preferred by

US vs non-US

Preferred by Non-US Viewers

Non-US viewers scored it 13 points higher than US viewers.

No notable difference between the other groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 3 points apart
  • Under-30s vs over-30s 3 points apart
  • Critics vs users 3 points apart

Watch experience

What is Home on the Range like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Feel-good: browse every movie of this kind

Watch this when you want something warm that leaves you smiling.

It is gentle and funny, takes its time and leaves you feeling good. Skip it when you want things to move fast.

ToneFeelDemandwhat the answer rests onexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Patience.

What it feels like

Feel-good.

Moods
JoyfulTriumphantHopeful
Heaviest: middle
Slapstick humor
Register
PlayfulAbsurdist · 7% of films: Deliberately illogical; embraces nonsense.
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
ToneThe film plays its western premise for laughs with broad slapstick, mild innuendo, and cartoonish antics, never taking itself seriously.
The rideThe film maintains a light, upbeat register with a mild tension peak when the animals plan to stop the rustler, resolving in triumph.
StructureThe story follows a standard three-act structure: setup (farm threatened), confrontation (cows pursue Slim), resolution (farm saved).

How it leaves you

what you carry away

Feeling good.

The answer rests on this: Feel-goodFun
Why it leaves you this wayThe film is a light, comedic adventure that ends happily with the farm saved, leaving the viewer smiling and entertained.
How it ends · evidence
Happy ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).QuestMission
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21%: Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10% (this title): Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 4% · Mission 5% (this title) · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9%: Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13%: Redemption 3% · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Quest: A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles. · Mission: Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).

10% of films fit this archetype

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeThree cows set out to capture the cattle rustler Alameda Slim and collect the reward to save their farm, a clear goal-driven mission.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelf
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27%: Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 21% · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4%
  • Self 22%: Identity 14% · Coming of age 5% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5%
  • Morality 16%: Justice 13% · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9%
  • Survival 15%: Survival 17% · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9% (this title): Community 14% (this title) · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% (this title) · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Society

Community · 14% of filmsHope · 5% of films
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Community stakes: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Dual lead
How it treats its themeThe story centers on a displaced cow finding a new home and rallying a disparate group of farm animals to protect their shared home from an external threat.
StanceThe film celebrates community and teamwork as Maggie and the farm animals band together to protect their home from a thief.

The world

19th centuryRuralStylized realism
FolkSupportive music · original score
SettingPatch of Heaven dairy farm in the American West, with cattle rustling across the Texas countryside
MusicLikely features upbeat country-flavored tunes to match the Western setting.

Content guide

Is Home on the Range okay for kids?

PG

Home on the Range is rated PG: “Rated PG for brief mild rude humor” (MPAA). As of October 3, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at mild (26/100), sexual content at mild (15/100), language at minimal (2/100), drug and alcohol content at mild (20/100) and frightening material at mild (16/100). Overall it is heavier than 6% of PG-rated films.

Ratings in 18 other countries
  • UKU
  • AustraliaG
  • Germany0
  • FranceU
  • IrelandG
  • BrazilL
  • Belgium9
  • CzechiaU
  • Denmark7
  • FinlandK-7
  • NetherlandsAL
  • Norway9
  • PolandAL
  • PortugalM/6
  • ROAP
  • SpainAPTA
  • SwedenBtl
  • Switzerland0
Overall
Mild · all five categories
Heavier than 2% of all filmsHeavier than 6% of PG-rated films
Violence & Gore
Mild
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 26%
Sex & Nudity
Mild
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 28%
Profanity
None / Minimal
light for a PG-rated film
heavier than 3%
Alcohol & Drugs
Mild
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 35%
Frightening / Intense
Mild
light for a PG-rated film
heavier than 13%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

Nothing here is extreme. The strongest element is violence, heavier than 26% of PG-rated films.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does Home on the Range have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Home on the Range?

Cast

2 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Roseanne Barr
as Maggie
Career best: Their highest-reaching film role by billing, audience size and rating.
Judi Dench
as Mrs. Caloway
Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Jennifer Tilly
as Grace
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.
Steve Buscemi
as Wesley
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
G.W. Bailey
as Rusty, the Dog
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Buck
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Randy Quaid
as Alameda Slim
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.
Lance LeGault
as Junior, the Buffalo
Charles Dennis
as Rico
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Samuel J. Levine
as The Willie Brothers
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.

Crew

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