Bringing Down the House (2003) movie poster

Bringing Down the House (2003)

"Everything he needed to know about life, she learned in prison."
ThumbScore
👍 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 36% (RT: 33%, MC: 39) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Runtime
1h 45m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (733 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
Metacritic
39
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
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 733 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Steve Martin spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • During production of Bringing Down the House, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2003 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Bringing Down the House is a 2003 comedy, drama film directed by Adam Shankman. 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.

The film has been rated by 733 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Bringing Down the House delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Bringing Down the House (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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