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Smart House

1999Movie1 h 22 minG

58
DecentGoodWatch score

An eerie, nostalgic comedy movie about technology and the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Where the computer at home has opinions of her own.

Ben Cooper and his family are struggling to get a grip on household chores, school and work. So when Ben sees that a Smart House is being given away, he enters the competition as often as he can, until they eventually win the house (named Pat). After moving in, Pat's personality radically begins to change, turning the Coopers against her.

Feels like

  • Smart House
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Family Comedy
  • Technological Advancement
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic
  • Suburban Life
  • Problematic AI

Cast

Crew

Directed by
LeVar Burton
Produced by
Ron Mitchell

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Facts

June 26, 1999 · 1 h 22 min · G

Released
June 26, 1999
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Lovable Alpha Bitch, The '90s, Bully Hunter +9

  • Lovable Alpha Bitch
  • The '90s
  • Bully Hunter
  • Berserk Button
  • Armor-Piercing Response
  • Annoying Younger Sibling
  • Dark Reprise
  • Workaholic
  • Self-Duplication
  • Cool House
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Satellite Love Interest

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Smart House?"

Questions about Smart House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Smart House?

In the United States, Smart House streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Smart House worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Smart House okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Smart House make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

What tropes does Smart House use?

Lovable Alpha BitchThe '90sBully HunterBerserk ButtonArmor-Piercing ResponseAnnoying Younger SiblingDark RepriseWorkaholicSelf-DuplicationCool HouseChekhov's GunSatellite Love Interestand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Lovable Alpha Bitch, The '90s, and Bully Hunter.