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The House I Live In

2012Movie1 h 50 minNR

Documentary
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic778.1Rotten Tomatoes94%85%

A moving, bleak documentary movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

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?

Feels like

  • Sociopolitical Documentary
  • War on Drugs Critique
  • Systemic Injustice
  • Historical Analysis
  • Racial Disparity Focus
  • Educational & Informative
  • Somber Tone
  • Activist Cinema
  • Complex Policy Examination
  • Human Cost of Legislation

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Eugene Jarecki
Written by
Eugene Jarecki
Produced by
Christopher St. John, Sam Cullman
Music by
Robert Miller

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Facts

October 5, 2012 · 1 h 50 min · NR

Released
October 5, 2012
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Japan, United States
Box office
$210,752
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

Gang of Bullies, Stock Footage, Titled After the Song +1

  • Gang of Bullies
  • Stock Footage
  • Titled After the Song
  • As Himself

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The House I Live In?"

Questions about The House I Live In

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The House I Live In?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The House I Live In worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 77).

Is The House I Live In plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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