The film saw box office success despite mixed reviews and a 42% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Directed by Gary Fleder from a screenplay by Sylvester Stallone, Homefront is an action film that most audiences can never quite agree on. While the film opened to mixed reviews from critics, it still has plenty of fans today -- and remains one of Jason Statham's most well-known projects.
The film centers around Statham's character, an ex-DEA agent who's forced into retirement when his cover is blown during a dangerous operation. But after moving to a small town with his young daughter, his troubled past follows him and puts his new life in danger.
Homefront is based on a novel of the same name by Chuck Logan, which is the sixth in a series featuring his recurring character Phil Broker. The film, conversely, was developed as a standalone project -- and despite its box office success, was never given a sequel.
The movie raked in $48 million worldwide against a reported budget of $22 million, marking it as a clear commercial victory. This was particularly impressive since the film opened against three massive franchise blockbusters: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Thor: The Dark World, and Disney's Frozen.
Critics, however, were slightly less forgiving of Homefront's stilted writing and lacklustre action. The film currently sits at 42% on Rotten Tomatoes -- a stark contrast from its favorable audience score of 61%. The critics' consensus reads: "While it boasts a capable cast, the disappointingly dull Homefront hearkens back to classic action thrillers without adding anything to the genre."
Homefront was removed from Netflix in the United States on May 1, 2026, as part of the streaming platform's monthly cull of licensed content. The film was removed in order to make room for original content and other films that require specific licensing agreements to be held on Netflix.
Thankfully, it's still easy to find Homefront on other streaming services. The film is currently available to stream for free on Plex or XumoPlay with commercials. It's also available on Fubo TV and FilmBox+, which currently have seven-day free trials available for new users.
Alternatively, audiences can purchase the film on any major VOD platform, such as Amazon Prime or Apple TV.
