---
title: "Ideal Home"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ideal-home-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 399725
imdb_id: "tt5460880"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 288
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Ideal Home (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ideal-home-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Ideal Home (2018).
Genre: Comedy and Drama (American comedy-drama film).
Director/Writer: Andrew Fleming.
Cast: Steve Coogan, Paul Rudd, Alison Pill, Jake McDorman, and Jack Gore.
Location: Filmed in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Plot: A couple is going through marital troubles made worse when a previously unknown grandson shows up.
Release Date: 06/29/2018 (US).
Runtime: 1h 31m.
Ratings: IMDb rating 6.4/10 (weighted) / 6.8 unweighted mean.
Critical Consensus (Rotten Tomatoes): Benefits from chemistry between a well-chosen cast, though the script has inconsistent and occasionally retrograde humor.
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline): Ideal

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, W4free, Pluto TV, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrew Fleming
- **Networks / Studios**: Mustard & Co, Remstar Studios, Indieproduction

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paul Rudd** as *Paul*
- **Steve Coogan** as *Erasmus*
- **Jack Gore** as *Bill*
- **Alison Pill** as *Melissa*
- **Jake McDorman** as *Beau*
- **Jesse Luken** as *Director*
- **Lora Martinez-Cunningham** as *Ms. Garcia*
- **Sarah Minnich** as *Crack Head Lady*
- **Stafford Douglas** as *Caterer*
- **Jacob Browne** as *Judge Pierce*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is Ideal Home worth watching?
Ideal Home holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 288 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Ideal Home and when was it released?
Ideal Home is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Ideal Home?
Ideal Home was directed by Andrew Fleming.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ideal Home — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/399725)
- [Ideal Home (2018)](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Ideal Home (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ideal_Home_(film))
- [Ideal Home (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/399725-ideal-home/cast)
- [Ideal Home (2018) - Ratings](https://www.imdb.com/)
- [Ideal Home (2018) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ideal-home/credits)

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