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Bringing Down the House

2003·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Everything he needed to know about life, she learned in prison.

Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets — an escaped African-American convict named Charlene — is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene tries to convince him to take her case and prove her innocence. Along the way, she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life as he gets a lesson in learning to lighten up.
ComedyFish-Out-of-WaterCulture ClashSituational HumorRomantic ComedyQuirkyLight-HeartedEscapist Fun

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bringing Down the House legally?

Bringing Down the House is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, and FXNow in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bringing Down the House worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bringing Down the House rated?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Bringing Down the House?

1 h 45 min

Bringing Down the House runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bringing Down the House?

Critics36
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Bringing Down the House higher (56) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Bringing Down the House a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$133 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $133 million worldwide, 6.6 times its budget.

What language is Bringing Down the House in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bringing Down the House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bringing Down the House in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bringing Down the House use?

Pretty Fly for a White GuyCat FightVillainous ValorIntoxication EnsuesPocket ProtectorObfuscating StupidityWhen You Coming Home, Dad?WedgieGold DiggerCain and AbelMama BearJerkassand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Bringing Down the House, including Pretty Fly for a White Guy, Cat Fight, Villainous Valor.