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House of D

Play trailer Poster for House of D PG-13 Released Apr 15, 2005 1h 36m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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In the present, artist Tom Warshaw (David Duchovny) recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old (Anton Yelchin) growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass (Robin Williams), a mentally disabled man. With Tom's mother (Téa Leoni) battling depression after the death of her husband, the young boy is left to his own devices. When Tom develops a crush on schoolmate Melissa (Zelda Williams), Pappass feels abandoned and begins behaving erratically.
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Critics Consensus

A sincere but inept coming of age story.

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Marrit Ingman Austin Chronicle Dour, dry Duchovny's directorial debut is more weepy than creepy, a conventional coming-of-age story that flashes back to 1970s New York City. Rated: 2/5 May 1, 2005 Full Review Nelson Pressley Washington Post It's a fable that's too fabulous by half. Apr 29, 2005 Full Review Geoff Pevere Toronto Star Because dark secrets always summon flashbacks, the telling of Tom's plunges us back to Greenwich Village, circa 1973. Sideburns sprout, classic rock proliferates and lapels run amok. Then the horror really begins. Rated: 1/4 Apr 29, 2005 Full Review Charles Cassady Common Sense Media Off-putting drama of growing up male in the 1970s. Rated: 1/5 Dec 15, 2010 Full Review Prairie Miller Long Island Press Nothing wrong with working out borderline incestuous fixation issues. But a film still has to be more than your very own shrink, and reach out to the audience and rise above psychodrama interplay more suited to the therapist couch. May 29, 2007 Full Review Shirley Sealy Film Journal International While his script is good, even poetic at times, it certainly cannot be called an outstanding effort. Mar 1, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kyle M David Duchovny provides a noble prompt to ponder on, only to tread senselessly with coerced dynamics despite the conclusive sentimental heart at the end enabled by the cast’s showcases rather mainly through the detached characterization, therefore labeling the feel-good intentions as subpar. (B-) Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Tina N This movie is underrated. It's a beautiful sensitive story of a young mans challenges while growing up in the 70's. Anton and Robin Williams give beautiful performances. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/05/24 Full Review Melanie T I’ve been a David Duchovny fan since the 90s, and when I saw the critics reviews for this movie, my expectations were low. Then I watched it years after it came out & thought *wait, this was actually pretty good!* A charming blend of humor & drama, Anton Yelchin & Erykah Badu are great! Robin Williams as the character with an intellectual disability might be a bit of a stereotype at times, but it’s not too cringe, he’s still pretty good. David isn’t even on screen much, but it was his baby, and I like it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/14/24 Full Review Laura Elizabeth Rotten tomatoes has terrible taste the trash y'all give five stars and then rating this so poorly. Shame on you rotten tomatoes 🍅. This is one of the best movies ever !!!! So deep, evolving and cathartic . I also like "what dreams may come" with robin williams , "august rush"is ok . "The fisher king" is good .This one though . This one is a whole hidden gem !!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/24 Full Review Halle M An unusually and uncomfortably sexual movie (mostly at the beginning). Especially when it is about a protagonist that is supposed to be 12, so that's kinda odd. Other than that, it's a pretty good oldie I think. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/09/23 Full Review isla s This is an emotional, quite poignant watch. Both Anton Yelchin and Robin Williams give great performances in their roles. Its hard to describe, its a sobering tale but with no real violence or anything like that, its about a young adolescent (Tommy) in a not great place, geographically and emotionally and who hangs out with a mentally disabled man - the 2 of them share some good laughs and get along well at first. I found myself feeling really quite sorry and frustrated for both of these characters equally, as well as laughing alongside them at some of the humour, which is present at times. Its a well made film, one that will probably stay with me for some time, so I would recommend it, yes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the present, artist Tom Warshaw (David Duchovny) recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old (Anton Yelchin) growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass (Robin Williams), a mentally disabled man. With Tom's mother (Téa Leoni) battling depression after the death of her husband, the young boy is left to his own devices. When Tom develops a crush on schoolmate Melissa (Zelda Williams), Pappass feels abandoned and begins behaving erratically.
Director
David Duchovny
Screenwriter
David Duchovny
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Bob Yari Productions, Southpaw Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual References|Language|Drug References|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 15, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$371.1K
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Surround