Homework (1991 film)

Homework is a 1991 American coming-of-age film directed by Burr Steers, in his directorial debut. The film stars Joan Collins, Chad Lowe, Melinda Dillon, and Constance Moore. The plot revolves around a teenage boy, Tom (played by Chad Lowe), who develops an infatuation with his older, wealthy neighbor, Diane (played by Joan Collins). Diane, feeling neglected by her husband, begins an affair with Tom. The film explores themes of forbidden love, sexual awakening, and the complexities of relationships. Homework received generally negative reviews upon its release and is not considered a major work in any of the principal actors' or director's filmographies. It is sometimes categorized as an erotic thriller due to its subject matter.