Home Again (2017 film)

Home Again is a 2017 American romantic comedy film directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer, in her directorial debut, and written by Meyers-Shyer. The film stars Reese Witherspoon, Nat Wolff, Jon Rudnitsky, Pico Alexander, Lake Bell, and Candice Bergen. It follows a recently separated mother in Los Angeles whose life takes an unexpected turn when three young, charismatic filmmakers move into her guesthouse.

The film's plot centers on Alice Kinney (Witherspoon), who decides to move back to her childhood home in Los Angeles after separating from her husband, Austen (Michael Sheen), a music producer based in New York. On her 40th birthday, Alice meets Harry (Wolff), Teddy (Rudnitsky), and George (Alexander), three aspiring filmmakers who are looking for a place to live. Alice allows them to stay in her guesthouse, and an unconventional living arrangement develops.

The story explores themes of second chances, family, friendship, and the complexities of modern relationships. As Alice navigates her separation, co-parenting, and newfound romance with one of the younger men, she learns about herself and rediscovers her passion for interior design. The film also addresses the filmmakers' struggles to launch their careers in the competitive Hollywood environment.

Home Again was released in the United States on September 8, 2017, by Open Road Films. While it received mixed reviews from critics, who generally praised Witherspoon's performance but found the plot predictable, the film was a moderate box office success.