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House of Cards

1993Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes60%68%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes60%68%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Michael Lessac
Written by
Robert Jay Litz, Michael Lessac
Produced by
Wolfgang Glattes, Dale Pollock, Lianne Halfon
Music by
James Horner

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Facts

June 25, 1993 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
June 25, 1993
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Italy, United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Telepathy, Heaven Above, Only Known by Their Nickname +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream House of Cards?"

Questions about House of Cards

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House of Cards?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is House of Cards worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is House of Cards okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is House of Cards plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.