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      Houseguest

      PG Released Jan 6, 1995 1 hr. 49 min. Comedy List
      17% 23 Reviews Tomatometer 55% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score Fast-talking con man Kevin Franklin (Sinbad) is in over his head: He owes $50,000 to the mob, and they want to collect. On the run, Franklin happens upon lawyer Gary Young (Phil Hartman) and his family, who are waiting for an old friend Young hasn't seen in 25 years. Taking the opportunity for another con -- and to save his neck -- Franklin convinces Young he's the old friend and becomes the family's houseguest. He has a great hideout from the mob, but the Mafia henchmen are still on his trail. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Nov 18 Buy Now

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      Perplexingly unfunny given the involvement of its two hilarious leads, Houseguest wears out its welcome almost immediately.

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      John C If you are in the mood for a comedy that makes you laugh over dumb and silly stuff, then this is the one I suggest to you. I've watched this many times over the years since it came out and it never gets less funny. Sinbad paired with the late great Phil Hartman is a comedy gold mine. Phil's ability to play deadpan with Sinbad's over the top works great together. This story rings true to this day of poor people always wanting to make it rich someday and keep failing over and over. The constant references to Mc Donalds and Kevin Franklin's (played by Sinbad) "pretend dietary restrictions" makes me chuckle every time I drive past a Mc Donalds. Stick around through the credits, the song done by Sinbad and Phil Hartman is fantastic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/17/23 Full Review Chicha Z I loved this movie. Sinbad has something....I'm not easy to make laugh. Wished BOUNCE CHANNEL OR SOMEONE WOULD PLAY JINGLE ALL THE WAY, FIRST KID AND HOUSEGUEST. EVEN SOME OF HIS STAND UP!!! WISHED HE WOULD HAVE DONE MORE. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/09/23 Full Review Brandon B I loved it very funny and heart felt at the same time! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/23 Full Review Casey P One of my favorites as a kid and it holds up now. So funny. General Francois Heimlich-Maneuver Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/23 Full Review Chris G I remember really enjoying this in theaters with my buddy and his family when I was younger. I thought it was an above average light-hearted comedy. I remember thinking the goth daughter was hot... Also, as a huge Pearl Jam fan, I had to give an extra star for the Sinbad's reference in the film... Those were the days. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/11/23 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 49 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Sinbad and Phil Hartman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune Sinbad is a genial soul and his goodwill remains untouched by the mostly amateurish Houseguest. Rated: 2/4 May 24, 2019 Full Review Caryn James New York Times Turns out to be an inane fish-out-of-water comedy. Along the way it turns into a virtual McDonald's commercial, too. The fact that you can hardly tell the difference is a good clue to the movie's bad-television flavor. May 20, 2003 Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times As good-natured as its big, beefy star, comedian Sinbad. Rated: 3/5 Feb 13, 2001 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an appealingly over-the-top premise that’s employed to watchable yet thoroughly erratic effect... Rated: 2.5/4 Oct 1, 2023 Full Review Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot It's an OK message, but do we have to have jokes this bad to go with it? Rated: 1.5/4 Mar 14, 2022 Full Review TV Guide Comedy at its most formulaic. Rated: 1/4 Aug 12, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Fast-talking con man Kevin Franklin (Sinbad) is in over his head: He owes $50,000 to the mob, and they want to collect. On the run, Franklin happens upon lawyer Gary Young (Phil Hartman) and his family, who are waiting for an old friend Young hasn't seen in 25 years. Taking the opportunity for another con -- and to save his neck -- Franklin convinces Young he's the old friend and becomes the family's houseguest. He has a great hideout from the mob, but the Mafia henchmen are still on his trail.
      Director
      Randall Miller
      Production Co
      Hollywood Pictures, Caravan Pictures
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 6, 1995, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 1, 2014
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $26.3M
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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