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The House

2017·Movie
1h 28min·R
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic304.6Rotten Tomatoes20%36%
IMDb5.6Metacritic304.6Rotten Tomatoes20%36%

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Romance4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

If you can't beat the house, be the house.

When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t come through, and they’re now on the hook for tuition they can’t begin to afford. With the help of their friend and neighbor Frank also in need of a major payday they decide to open an illegal casino in his suburban house, risking everything together on a Vegas-style bacchanal where money flows, inhibitions are checked at the door, and all bets are off.
Suburban ComedyAdult HumorCringe ComedyCasinoMiddle-Class ProblemsFamilyImprovisationalPhysical ComedySituational ComedyGet-Rich-Quick Scheme

Crew

Directed by:
Allan Graf, Andrew J. Cohen, Gail Bradley
Written by:
Brendan O'Brien, Andrew J. Cohen
Produced by:
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Chris Henchy
Composed by:
Manish Raval, Tom Wolfe, Andrew Feltenstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The House legally?

HBO MaxTNTTBStru TV

The House is included with a subscription to TNT, TBS, tru TV, and HBO Max 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 The House worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The House rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is The House?

1 h 28 min

The House runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The House?

Critics25
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate The House higher (46) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The House a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$34 million

No. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 86% of its budget.

What language is The House in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The House in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The House use?

Anti-HeroAsshole VictimBitch in Sheep's ClothingCorrupt BureaucratDeadpan SnarkerDisproportionate RetributionDirty CopFingore"Eureka!" MomentGood ParentsPolice Are UselessLaser-Guided Karmaand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The House, including Anti-Hero, Asshole Victim, Bitch in Sheep's Clothing.