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House Arrest

1996Movie1 h 49 minPG

ComedyFamily
31
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes10%45%
31
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes10%45%

Summary

High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned, are acting childishly when they decide to divorce after 18 years of marriage, so they lock them up in the basement until they'll sort out their problems.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Harry Winer
Written by
Michael Hitchcock
Produced by
Harry Winer, Judith A. Polone
Music by
Bruce Broughton

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Facts

August 14, 1996 · 1 h 49 min · PG

Released
August 14, 1996
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
40 countries

Tropes

Only Sane Man, Wacky Parent, Serious Child, Surprisingly Realistic Outcome +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream House Arrest?"

Questions about House Arrest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House Arrest?

Hoopla

In the United States, House Arrest is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is House Arrest worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 10%). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (10).

Is House Arrest okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will House Arrest make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch House Arrest?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does House Arrest use?

Only Sane ManWacky Parent, Serious ChildSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeAir-Vent PassagewayProtagonist-Centered MoralityWham LineMomma's BoySerial SpouseTropical EpilogueFoul First DrinkDivorce Is TemporaryHairstyle Malfunctionand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Only Sane Man, Wacky Parent, Serious Child, and Surprisingly Realistic Outcome.