---
title: "Homebody"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/homebody-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 857080
imdb_id: "tt15079084"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 75
community_rating: 2.7
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Homebody (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/homebody-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Homebody is a comedy, drama, and fantasy film released in the United States on November 11, 2022, with a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The movie is directed by Joseph Sackett and features a cast that includes Colby Minifie, Tre Ryder, Maria Dizzia, and Whitmer Thomas. The story centers on a young boy named Johnny, who is nine years old. In the film's premise, nine-year-old Johnny sends his spirit into his babysitter Melanie and gets to be a woman for a day. Additional background information shows that the film is also associated with the year 2021 in certain listings. The production brings together the ensemble cast under the direction of Joseph Sackett to explore this fantasy narrative involving the young boy and his babysitter.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joseph Sackett
- **Networks / Studios**: Killjoy Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Colby Minifie** as *Melanie*
- **Tre Ryder** as *Johnny*
- **Maria Dizzia** as *Claire*
- **Whitmer Thomas** as *Tom*
- **Jasmin Walker** as *Sharon*
- **Purva Bedi** as *Priya*
- **Zoë Chao** as *Ruby*
- **Julian Cihi** as *Guru*
- **Dina Hashem** as *Sunita*
- **Vas Eli** as *Man*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Homebody online?
Homebody is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Homebody worth watching?
Homebody holds a community rating of 2.7/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Homebody and when was it released?
Homebody is a feature film with a runtime of 75 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Homebody?
Homebody was directed by Joseph Sackett.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Homebody — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/857080)
- [Homebody (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/857080-homebody/cast)
- [Tony Kushner - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1065785/)
- [Homebody (2022) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/homebody-2022-1/credits)
- [Homebody (2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15079084/)

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