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The House (2017)

"If you can't beat the house, be the house."
ThumbScore
👍 61%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 25% (RT: 20%, MC: 30) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrime

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Director
Andrew J. Cohen
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.6/10 (964 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
20%
Metacritic
30
Cast
Amy Poehler as Kate Johansen
Will Ferrell as Scott Johansen/The Butcher
Ryan Simpkins as Alex Johansen
Nick Kroll as Bob Schaeffer
Allison Tolman as Dawn Mayweather
Rob Huebel as Officer Chandler
It's divisive. Only 61% of audiences liked it based on 964 votes. Critics scored it lower at 25%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of 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 2017 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The House is a 2017 comedy, crime film directed by Andrew J. Cohen. 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. The film has been rated by 964 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, 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. The House (2017) 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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