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The House

R

Released Jun 30, 2017

1 hr. 28 min.

Comedy

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20%

81 Reviews

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35%

10,000+ Ratings

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Scott and Kate Johansen must figure out a way to earn some money after their daughter's scholarship falls through. When all else fails, the desperate couple join forces with their neighbor Frank to start an underground casino in his home. As the cash rolls in and the good times fly, Scott and Kate soon learn that they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

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Critics Consensus

The House squanders a decent premise and a talented cast on thin characterizations and a shortage of comic momentum.

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Elijah B

Wasn't as funny as I thought it was going to be. Wasted a great cast

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/24

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Dean G

Don't listen to the negative reviews, lots of fun to be had with this flick, especially if you're a Ferrell / Poehler fan.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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George Vance M

I was able to attentively watch this entire, short 1 hour 22 minute parenthood, meets gambling, with slices of action comedy. Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler are an excellent combo. Nick Kroll play the bad guy so well, you actually loathe him. I watched it on my tv at home. Good funny movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/03/23

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Cristian s

Gran comedia, me tente varias veces. La historia es bastante ridícula pero mientras haga reír como que no me importa demasiado.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/01/23

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Audience Member

Great watch, with a quality cast.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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kim a

Awful script and acting. Not funny at all.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Andrew Jay Cohen

Director

Will Ferrell

Scott Johansen

Amy Poehler

Kate Johansen

Jason Mantzoukas

Frank

Ryan Simpkins

Alex Johansen

Nick Kroll

Bob

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

I laughed a few times. But the up-close moments, the Ferrell and Poehler non-repartee and barely physical comedy, are embarrassing.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 14, 2017

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

A dismayingly lightweight experience.

Jul 13, 2017

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Instead of catching fire, The House just sits there collecting dust and mold.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 6, 2017

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Even movies like Requiem for a Dream and Midnight Express contain more laughs than The House.

Rated: 1/4

Sep 22, 2021

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Jason Best

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The stars play the hands they've been dealt as best they can, but the script is so feeble that it's no wonder the film is a bust.

Rated: 1/5

Dec 20, 2020

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Grady Bolding

Cultured Vultures

Unless you're new to the Will Ferrell or Amy Poehler school of humor, this is as generic a "comedy" as you might expect.

Rated: 5/10

Oct 10, 2019

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Synopsis

Scott and Kate Johansen must figure out a way to earn some money after their daughter's scholarship falls through. When all else fails, the desperate couple join forces with their neighbor Frank to start an underground casino in his home. As the cash rolls in and the good times fly, Scott and Kate soon learn that they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

Director: Andrew Jay Cohen
Executive Producer: Marc S. Fischer, Chris Henchy, Spencer Wong, Bruce Berman, Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Michael Disco, Steven Mnuchin
Screenwriter: Brendan O'Brien, Andrew Jay Cohen
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Gary Sanchez Productions, New Line Cinema, Good Universe, Village Roadshow Pictures
Rating: R (Drug Use|Brief Nudity|Language Throughout|Sexual References|Some Violence)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 30, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.6M

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