The House
"If you can't beat the house, be the house."
Originally released in 2017. The House is a comedy/crime film. directed by Andrew J. Cohen. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, and Jason Mantzoukas
Synopsis
When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t come through, and they’re now on the hook for tuition they can’t begin to afford. With the help of their friend and neighbor Frank also in need of a major payday they decide to open an illegal casino in his suburban house, risking everything together on a Vegas-style bacchanal where money flows, inhibitions are checked at the door, and all bets are off.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 29, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (953 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$34.2M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $34,200,000
Production Companies
- Village Roadshow Pictures
- New Line Cinema
- Gary Sanchez Productions
- Good Universe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The House about?
When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t c...
Who directed The House?
The House was directed by Andrew J. Cohen.
How long is The House?
The House has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The House released?
The House was released on June 29, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The House?
The main cast of The House includes Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Jason Mantzoukas, Ryan Simpkins, Nick Kroll.
Is The House worth watching?
The House has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 953 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.