Life as a House
"Seen from a distance, it's perfect."
Originally released in 2001. Life as a House is a drama film. directed by Irwin Winkler. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kevin Kline, Hayden Christensen, and Kristin Scott Thomas
Synopsis
When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (438 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$23.9M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kevin Kline
as George Monroe
Hayden Christensen
as Sam Monroe
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Robin Kimball
Jena Malone
as Alyssa Beck
Mary Steenburgen
as Colleen Beck
Ian Somerhalder
as Josh
Jamey Sheridan
as Peter Kimball
Scott Bakula
as Officer Kurt Walker
Sandra Nelson
as Nurse
Sam Robards
as David Dokos
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $23,903,791
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life as a House about?
When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.
Who directed Life as a House?
Life as a House was directed by Irwin Winkler.
How long is Life as a House?
Life as a House has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Life as a House released?
Life as a House was released on October 25, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life as a House?
The main cast of Life as a House includes Kevin Kline, Hayden Christensen, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jena Malone, Mary Steenburgen.
Is Life as a House worth watching?
Life as a House has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 438 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.