Home (2015):The Animated Sci-Fi Comedy That Turns Being Different Into a Friendship's Strength

Oh is a Boov who talks too much, makes friends too easily, and keeps getting left behind by his own people because of it. When his species invades Earth while fleeing an enemy, Oh accidentally sends their location to the very enemy they are running from, forcing him into hiding alongside Tip, a girl separated from her mother during the relocation. Students follow two characters who do not fit in where they are supposed to belong, and who find in each other something closer to home than either expected.

Home follows Oh and Tip as they travel across a transformed Earth searching for Tip's mother, dodging both the Boov who see Oh as a nuisance and the Gorg who are hunting them all down. Along the way, Oh picks up human customs, slang, and habits, while Tip teaches him what it means to actually be a friend rather than just avoid being alone. Their journey builds toward a plan that could save both Earth and the Boov's future.

The movie gives students a way into conversations about tolerance and belonging without ever needing to spell the lesson out. Oh's habit of doing everything wrong, and being liked anyway, sits alongside Tip's refusal to give up on finding her mother, offering two different pictures of what persistence and acceptance look like in practice.

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👽 An outsider who does not fit in with his own people. Oh is disliked by other Boov long before he meets any humans, since his instinct to connect with others goes against how his species prefers to live. Students see friendship and belonging explored from the perspective of a character who is an outsider twice over.

🚗 A road trip story built around finding someone who is missing. Tip's search for her mother gives the movie a clear emotional throughline underneath the alien comedy. Every stop on the journey moves that search forward, keeping the story grounded even during its more chaotic sequences.

🌍 A version of Earth reshaped by an alien invasion. The Boov relocate the entire human population to a single settlement, repainting cities and rearranging landmarks along the way. It gives students a colorful, imaginative setting that still has real stakes attached to it.

🤝 A friendship that grows out of two characters mistrusting each other. Oh and Tip start out annoyed with one another, and the movie takes its time letting that turn into real loyalty. Their dynamic offers a natural way to talk about how first impressions can be wrong.

😂 Physical comedy and wordplay built around Oh's mangled English. Oh's habit of misusing human phrases and inventing his own version of English runs through the movie and gives it a light, comedic tone even during tenser moments.

💜 A message about embracing what makes someone different. Oh's chattiness and desire for connection are treated as flaws by his own people for most of the movie, until those same qualities end up being exactly what saves everyone. It is a clear, kid-accessible way of showing why difference is not the same as weakness.

⚠️ Things to be aware of:

• Rated PG for mild action and some rude humor.
• Some mild toilet humor involving one of Oh's habits.
• No sexual content, language, or substance use present.

📚 English Language Arts Teachers. Home works well for ELA classes covering narrative structure, character motivation, and creative writing, since the guide's comprehension questions track the story in chronological order alongside dedicated character writing and storyboard tasks. Students write about their favorite character and sketch a six scene storyboard of the movie's key moments, giving them both analytical and creative writing practice tied to the same story.

🗣️ ESL and ELL Teachers. Oh's simplified, sometimes broken English and the movie's strong visual storytelling make Home a natural fit for ESL and ELL students. The multiple choice questions in the comprehension set work well as an accessible entry point, while the full sentence questions push more advanced language learners further.

🎬 Substitute Teachers and Cover Lessons. The comprehension questions, character writing, storyboard, and word search are self-explanatory enough for students to work through with minimal guidance, making this a solid option to leave with a substitute teacher.

🏠 Homeschool Parents. The mix of comprehension, creative writing, grammar correction, and a word search gives a homeschool student a full afternoon of independent, varied work built around a single movie.

💙 SEL Teachers. The movie's central relationship, built on two characters who initially misjudge each other, gives SEL-focused classrooms plenty to talk about around empathy and acceptance. The guide does not include SEL-specific activities beyond the core comprehension questions, but those questions keep students accountable and engaged with the story as it unfolds.

🌟 Supporting All Learners Movie guides can be a wonderfully calm fit for students with autism, learning difficulties, and mild to severe disabilities. The structured format gives every student a clear purpose during viewing, easing uncertainty and allowing them to engage at their own pace. If you teach in a special education or learning support setting, you may find this guide a gentle and practical resource. Find out more about why movies work for diverse learners.

Part 1: Comprehension Questions
21 questions in chronological order, mixing multiple choice and full sentence answers, with the majority being full sentence responses. Answer keys are included.

Part 2: Character Writing and Storyboard
Students write about their favorite character using guided question prompts and draw a picture of that character. They also sketch a six scene storyboard covering what they consider the most important parts of the movie, with a brief description for each scene.

Part 3: Grammar and Word Search
Students correct seven sentences that Oh says incorrectly, along with a ten word word search based on the movie.