The House

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The House

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Released Jun 30, 2017

1h 28m

Comedy

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Scott and Kate Johansen must figure out a way to earn some money after their daughter's scholarship falls through. When all else fails, the desperate couple join forces with their neighbor Frank to start an underground casino in his home. As the cash rolls in and the good times fly, Scott and Kate soon learn that they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

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Critics Consensus

The House squanders a decent premise and a talented cast on thin characterizations and a shortage of comic momentum.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

I laughed a few times. But the up-close moments, the Ferrell and Poehler non-repartee and barely physical comedy, are embarrassing.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 14, 2017

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

A dismayingly lightweight experience.

Jul 13, 2017

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Instead of catching fire, The House just sits there collecting dust and mold.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 6, 2017

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Even movies like Requiem for a Dream and Midnight Express contain more laughs than The House.

Rated: 1/4

Sep 22, 2021

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Jason Best

What's On TV

The stars play the hands they've been dealt as best they can, but the script is so feeble that it's no wonder the film is a bust.

Rated: 1/5

Dec 20, 2020

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Grady Bolding

Cultured Vultures

Unless you're new to the Will Ferrell or Amy Poehler school of humor, this is as generic a "comedy" as you might expect.

Rated: 5/10

Oct 10, 2019

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Helene S

i thought it was funny 😂

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Ellie H

Enjoyable comedy as long as you don't take it too seriously. Embrace the silliness.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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azeem h

Is it a good film? Not particularly but the cast does it best, there are some laugh out loud good comedic moments. Unfortunately not enough of them. Also Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell together is an odd choice and the quiet moments don't really come together. Amusing but should have been funnier.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/11/24

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Elijah B

Wasn't as funny as I thought it was going to be. Wasted a great cast

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/24

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Dean G

Don't listen to the negative reviews, lots of fun to be had with this flick, especially if you're a Ferrell / Poehler fan.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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George Vance M

I was able to attentively watch this entire, short 1 hour 22 minute parenthood, meets gambling, with slices of action comedy. Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler are an excellent combo. Nick Kroll play the bad guy so well, you actually loathe him. I watched it on my tv at home. Good funny movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/03/23

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Andrew Jay Cohen

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Scott Johansen

Amy Poehler

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Jason Mantzoukas

Frank

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Alex Johansen

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Synopsis

Scott and Kate Johansen must figure out a way to earn some money after their daughter's scholarship falls through. When all else fails, the desperate couple join forces with their neighbor Frank to start an underground casino in his home. As the cash rolls in and the good times fly, Scott and Kate soon learn that they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

Director: Andrew Jay Cohen
Producer: Nathan Kahane, Joseph Drake, Brendan O'Brien, Andrew Jay Cohen, Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
Screenwriter: Brendan O'Brien, Andrew Jay Cohen
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Gary Sanchez Productions, New Line Cinema, Good Universe, Village Roadshow Pictures
Rating: R (Drug Use|Brief Nudity|Language Throughout|Sexual References|Some Violence)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 30, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.6M
Runtime: 1h 28m

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