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A widower (Gabriel Byrne) and his two sons must cope with new details about the death of his wife (Isabelle Huppert), a famed war photographer.

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Louder Than Bombs finds director Joachim Trier using a capable cast in pursuit of some lofty dramatic goals, even if his ambitions occasionally evade his grasp.

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Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 08/12/2016
4/5
It's a tale which unfolds nuance by nuance, and with each insight it becomes easier to empathise with both father and sons. Trier may work quietly but he knows all about pace and subtlety. Go to Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 08/11/2016
3/4
When all is concluded, truth is the explosive device that ends up having the most brutally cathartic potency. Go to Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times 08/08/2016
4/5
An ambitiously thorough yet quiet exploration of familial dysfunction. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 20
4/5
Possessing a compelling rotation of inner monologues, the heavily dramatic film observes a fractured family of men dealing with the overhanging aftermath of losing their iconic matriarch. Go to Full Review Kip Mooney College Movie Review 08/29/2021
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There are occasionally some great scenes, but they never add up to much of anything. Go to Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema 08/01/2021
3.5/5
There is a lot of grief in 'Louder Than Bombs,' but it is not what the movie wants audiences to take home. Instead, Trier is more interested in how characters move forward in spite of tragedy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Shawan L @ShawanLLibang Jan 7 Back home is a subtly ambitious family drama, blending striking visuals with a deliberately fractured narrative. It’s a reflective, well‑performed film that lands in moments at times gripping, at times understated shaping its impact around how willing you are to settle into its calm, introspective mood. See more S R @ScottR 08/17/2024 Much ado about nothing besides family drama? I was frustrated with the selfish characters and motivations. It was well made and Byrne was good, but the others were frustrating. Saw on Pluto. See more Alec B @Alec97 12/14/2023 The film deliberately avoids resolution, and while that's bound to frustrate a lot of people I think it's key to the movie's success. We are meant to experience all these conflicting viewpoints and perspectives not be given cheap life lessons. Also, I'm again reminded what a phenomenally underrated actor Gabriel Byrne is. See more max b @RT35273532 01/04/2021 A drab film about grief that just falls flat. This movie tries to be one long metaphor for grief, but falls short of its goal with a monotonous and sometimes exceedingly boring and predictable narrative. See more Fong Kok Hoong F @RT29722865 06/21/2020 The pauses of pregnant silences and hused voiceovers are louder than bombs in this poignant dysfunctional family drama perpending the grieving processes of the patriarch and his two sons on the passing of the matriarch with unfulfilled closures. See more 10/23/2017 This movie had a bit of potential but it tended to drag on a bit from time to time. The performances are adequate, even though the story is somewhat hazy. I did enjoy the musical score in this movie, but I am not sure that this movie is good enough to recommend. See more Read all reviews
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Joachim Trier

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Gabriel Byrne

Gene Reed

Isabelle Huppert

Isabelle Joubert Reed

Jesse Eisenberg

Jonah

Devin Druid

Conrad Reed

Rachel Brosnahan

Erin

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Movie Info

Synopsis A widower (Gabriel Byrne) and his two sons must cope with new details about the death of his wife (Isabelle Huppert), a famed war photographer.
Director
Joachim Trier
Producer
Thomas Robsahm, Joshua Astrachan, Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa, Marc Turtletaub, Alexandre Mallet-Guy
Screenwriter
Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier
Distributor
The Orchard
Production Co
Motlys, Nimbus Film, Bona Fide Productions, arte France Cinéma, Animal Kingdom, Memento Films
Rating
R (Nudity|Language|Some Sexual Content|Violent Images)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 8, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$163.2K
Runtime
1h 49m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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