The House Bunny (2008) movie poster

The House Bunny (2008)

"For the girls of ZETA house college life was no party, until Shelley showed up."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 67%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 49% (RT: 43%, MC: 55) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
RomanceComedy

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Director
Fred Wolf
Runtime
1h 37m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.7/10 (2,007 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
43%
Metacritic
55
Cast
Anna Faris as Shelley
Colin Hanks as Oliver
Emma Stone as Natalie
Kat Dennings as Mona
Hugh Hefner as Hugh Hefner
Christopher McDonald as Dean Simmons
Beverly D'Angelo as Mrs. Hagstrom
Katharine McPhee as Harmony
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 2,007 votes. Critics gave it 49%.
Overview
Shelley is living a carefree life until a rival gets her tossed out of the Playboy Mansion. With nowhere to go, fate delivers her to the sorority girls from Zeta Alpha Zeta. Unless they can sign a new pledge class, the seven socially clueless women will lose their house to the scheming girls of Phi Iota Mu. In order to accomplish their goal, they need Shelley to teach them the ways of makeup and men; at the same time, Shelley needs some of what the Zetas have - a sense of individuality. The combination leads all the girls to learn how to stop pretending and start being themselves. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Fred Wolf cited several classic romance films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated romance films of 2008 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The House Bunny is a 2008 romance, comedy film directed by Fred Wolf. Shelley is living a carefree life until a rival gets her tossed out of the Playboy Mansion. With nowhere to go, fate delivers her to the sorority girls from Zeta Alpha Zeta.

Unless they can sign a new pledge class, the seven socially clueless women will lose their house to the scheming girls of Phi Iota Mu. In order to accomplish their goal, they need Shelley to teach them the ways of makeup and men; at the same time, Shelley needs some of what the Zetas have - a sense of individuality. The combination leads all the girls to learn how to stop pretending and start being themselves.

The film has been rated by 2,007 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a romance film, The House Bunny 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 Bunny (2008) 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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