Homefront

Phil Broker is a former DEA operative trying to leave violence behind after a botched raid cost the life of his boss's son. Widowed and raising nine-year-old Maddy, he moves to a quiet town to give her a calmer childhood. When Maddy stands up to a school bully, the confrontation escalates into a wider clash with the local meth kingpin, Morgan "Gator" Bodine, and his volatile family. Broker's old enemies from a motorcycle gang also resurface, mixing past and present threats. With his daughter's safety at stake, he uses the skills he vowed to abandon, and the film follows his escalating efforts to protect his family while the community around them pays the price for choices he thought he'd left.

Released in 2013, Homefront was directed by Gary Fleder and adapted from Chuck Logan's work, with Sylvester Stallone credited on the screenplay. Jason Statham headlines, joined by James Franco, Kate Bosworth and young Izabela Vidovic, Marcus Hester appears as well.

Homefront earned modest commercial returns, relying on international markets and Statham's global appeal rather than heavy domestic legs, making it a profitable mid-level action release for its producers without breaking blockbuster territory. It recouped costs without major studio fanfare abroad.

While not a major awards contender, the film drew attention for pitting Statham's muted, protective protagonist against Franco's unpredictable antagonist, creating a memorable clash of acting styles. Its small-town setting and father-daughter focus have kept it visible among fans of gritty, compact action thrillers. Its streaming audience grew after release.

Critics gave mixed but generally favorable notices, and audience ratings hover around 6.9/10 based on user votes. Reviewers often praised Statham's restraint and the film's focus on family, revenge and consequences from past violence, even when some felt the plot leaned on familiar revenge thriller beats. Fans still debate tone.