Bringing Down the House
"Everything he needed to know about life, she learned in prison."
Originally released in 2003. Bringing Down the House is a comedy/drama film. directed by Adam Shankman.
Starring Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, and Eugene Levy
Synopsis
Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets — an escaped African-American convict named Charlene — is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene tries to convince him to take her case and prove her innocence. Along the way, she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life as he gets a lesson in learning to lighten up.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (727 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$132.7M
6.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Steve Martin
as Peter Sanderson
Queen Latifah
as Charlene Morton
Eugene Levy
as Howie Rottman
Joan Plowright
as Mrs. Virginia Arness
Jean Smart
as Kate Sanderson
Kimberly J. Brown
as Sarah Sanderson
Angus T. Jones
as Georgey Sanderson
Missi Pyle
as Ashley
Michael Rosenbaum
as Todd Gendler
Betty White
as Mrs. Kline
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $132,700,000
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Hyde Park Entertainment
- Mandeville Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bringing Down the House about?
Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fell...
Who directed Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House was directed by Adam Shankman.
How long is Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Bringing Down the House released?
Bringing Down the House was released on March 7, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bringing Down the House?
The main cast of Bringing Down the House includes Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright, Jean Smart.
Is Bringing Down the House worth watching?
Bringing Down the House has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 727 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.