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House of Cards

1993·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes60%68%
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes60%68%

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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Family, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A Journey That Will Open Your Mind... And Touch Your Heart.

When Ruth Matthews's husband is killed in a fall at an archaeological dig, her daughter Sally handles her father's death in a very odd manner. As Sally's condition worsens, Ruth takes her to see Jake, an expert in childhood autism. Jake attempts to bring Sally out of her mental disarray through traditional therapy methods, but Ruth takes a different route. She risks her own sanity by attempting to enter her daughter's mind and make sense of the seemingly bizarre things that Sally does, including building a wondrous house of cards
Psychological DramaChildhood TraumaMother-Daughter BondIntriguing MysteryEmotional IntensityCharacter StudyUnsettling AtmosphereSymbolic StorytellingDeliberate Pace

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Lessac, Alvin Greenman
Written by:
Michael Lessac, Michael Lessac, Robert Jay Litz
Produced by:
Mali Finn, Jonathan Sanger, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Composed by:
James Horner, Christopher Boyes, Joe E. Rand

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about House of Cards

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Where can I stream House of Cards legally?

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Is House of Cards worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is House of Cards rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is House of Cards?

1 h 49 min

House of Cards runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on House of Cards?

Critics60
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see House of Cards much the same way.

What language is House of Cards in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Italy, United States.

In how many countries can I watch House of Cards?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for House of Cards in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does House of Cards use?

TelepathyHeaven AboveOnly Known by Their NicknameNot Now, KiddoNeurodiversity Is SupernaturalHolding HandsReverse Arm-FoldDying CandleFamily Eye ResemblanceAstral ProjectionTantrum ThrowingFall of the House of Cardsand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for House of Cards, including Telepathy, Heaven Above, Only Known by Their Nickname.