Only a little. Homefront has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Homefront?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is Homefront rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and frequent strong language.

Homefront (2013)

Film · 1h 40m · Rated R

Action, Thriller

A retired agent's quiet life shatters when a local crime boss targets his family in a pulpy, high-octane thriller.

Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Netflix, The Roku Channel (free) and Tubi (free).

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Homefront parents guide

Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Homefront scary?: Only a little. Homefront has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Homefront?: Light gore and brutal violence.
What is Homefront rated, and is it OK for kids?: No. It is rated R, with moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and frequent strong language.

What is Homefront about?

Phil Broker, a retired DEA agent, leads a quiet life with his daughter Maddy, until a school bullying incident draws them into a conflict with Morgan “Gator” Bodine, a local crime boss.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.