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Dream House

2011Movie1 h 24 minPG-13

DramaMystery
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic355.9Rotten Tomatoes7%36%

A gripping, tense mystery movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Once upon a time, there were two little girls who lived in a house.

Publisher Will Atenton quits a lucrative job in New York to relocate his wife, Libby, and their daughters to a quaint town in New England. However, as they settle into their home the Atentons discover that a woman and her children were murdered there, and the surviving husband is the town's prime suspect. With help from a neighbor who was close to the murdered family, Will pieces together a horrifying chain of events.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Murder Mystery
  • Small Town Secrets
  • Disturbing Past
  • Identity and Reality
  • Unreliable Narration
  • Family Trauma
  • Suspenseful Atmosphere
  • Emotional Investigation

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Jim Sheridan
Written by
David Loucka
Produced by
James G. Robinson, Ehren Kruger, David Robinson
Music by
John Debney

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Facts

September 29, 2011 · 1 h 24 min · PG-13

Released
September 29, 2011
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$40 million
Available in
61 countries

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Q&A

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

Questions about Dream House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dream House?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Dream House from Fandango At Home. It streams in 51 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Dream House worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 7%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is Dream House okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Dream House scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was Dream House a box office flop?

Budget$50 million
Box office$40 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 80% of its budget.