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In the House

2012·Movie
1h 45min·R
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

There’s always a way to get in.

A sixteen-year-old boy insinuates himself into the house of a fellow student from his literature class and writes about it in essays for his French teacher. Faced with this gifted and unusual pupil, the teacher rediscovers his enthusiasm for his work, but the boy’s intrusion will unleash a series of uncontrollable events.
Psychological IntrigueDark Coming-of-AgeSocial Class DynamicsUnreliable NarratorSecrets and ManipulationDomestic TensionLiterary ThemesSlow-Burning Suspense

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream In the House legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. 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 In the House worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In the House rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is In the House?

1 h 45 min

In the House runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on In the House?

Critics80
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see In the House much the same way.

What language is In the House in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch In the House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In the House in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does In the House use?

Enfant TerribleThe PlacePostmodernismUnreliable NarratorDriven to SuicideGratuitous GermanWise Beyond Their YearsVoiceover LetterStudent–Master TeamLikes Older WomenRepetitive NameOne-Steve Limitand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for In the House, including Enfant Terrible, The Place, Postmodernism.