Dream House (2011) movie poster

Dream House (2011)

"Once upon a time, there were two little girls who lived in a house."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 21% (RT: 7%, MC: 35) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
MysteryDramaThriller

Where to Watch

Rent / Buy
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Director
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
Canada, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (1,417 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
7%
Metacritic
35
Cast
Daniel Craig as Will Atenton
Naomi Watts as Ann Patterson
Rachel Weisz as Libby Atenton
Marton Csokas as Jack Patterson
Elias Koteas as Boyce
Taylor Geare as Trish
Claire Geare as Dee Dee
Rachel Fox as Chloe Patterson
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,417 votes. Critics scored it lower at 21%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Publisher Will Atenton quits a lucrative job in New York to relocate his wife, Libby, and their daughters to a quaint town in New England. However, as they settle into their home the Atentons discover that a woman and her children were murdered there, and the surviving husband is the town's prime suspect. With help from a neighbor who was close to the murdered family, Will pieces together a horrifying chain of events. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Dream House was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Jim Sheridan cited several classic mystery films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of Dream House was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Dream House is a 2011 mystery, drama, thriller film directed by Jim Sheridan. Publisher Will Atenton quits a lucrative job in New York to relocate his wife, Libby, and their daughters to a quaint town in New England. However, as they settle into their home the Atentons discover that a woman and her children were murdered there, and the surviving husband is the town's prime suspect.

With help from a neighbor who was close to the murdered family, Will pieces together a horrifying chain of events. The film has been rated by 1,417 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a mystery film, Dream 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. Dream House (2011) 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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