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The House I Live In

2012·Movie
1h 50min·NR

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No stream option in US yet.

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The House I Live In fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Society, everyday modern life, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The war on drugs has never been about drugs.

In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities at home and abroad. Yet drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available today than ever. Where did we go wrong?
Sociopolitical DocumentaryWar on Drugs CritiqueSystemic InjusticeHistorical AnalysisRacial Disparity FocusEducational & InformativeSomber ToneActivist CinemaComplex Policy ExaminationHuman Cost of Legislation

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The House I Live In

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Where can I stream The House I Live In legally?

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Is The House I Live In worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The House I Live In rated?

NRViolenceDrug useStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, drug use, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The House I Live In?

1 h 50 min

The House I Live In runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The House I Live In?

Critics86
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see The House I Live In much the same way.

What language is The House I Live In in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The House I Live In?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The House I Live In in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The House I Live In use?

Gang of BulliesStock FootageTitled After the SongAs Himself

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for The House I Live In, including Gang of Bullies, Stock Footage, Titled After the Song.