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The House

2022·Movie
1h 29min

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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

Emma, a French novelist aged 27, decide to go to Berlin and join a brothel to uncover the prostitution world, the subject of her new book. Such as gonzo journalism, Emma become a prostitute and her experience, which was supposed to last a few weeks, will last two years. Was writing her book an excuse for Emma to live a shameful fantasy?
Provocative DramaPsychological ExplorationGonzo JournalismSex Work UnderbellyMoral AmbiguityGritty RealismIdentity & Self-DiscoverySlow BurnEuropean Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The House legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The House worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The House rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The House?

1 h 29 min

The House runs 1 h 29 min.

Is The House based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The House in?

FrenchGermanEnglish

It was made in French, with some German, English. Produced in Belgium, France.

In how many countries can I watch The House?

20ATAUBRCACHCZDEDKESFIFRITJPKR+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The House in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The House use?

Anti-HeroAsshole VictimBitch in Sheep's ClothingCorrupt BureaucratDeadpan SnarkerDisproportionate RetributionDirty CopFingorePolice Are UselessLaser-Guided KarmaGood ParentsScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!and 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The House, including Anti-Hero, Asshole Victim, Bitch in Sheep's Clothing.