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Bringing Down the House

Bringing Down the House

Everything he needed to know about life, she learned in prison.

Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets — an escaped African-American convict named Charlene — is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene tries to convince him to take her case and prove her innocence. Along the way, she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life as he gets a lesson in learning to lighten up.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Bringing Down the House
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2003-03-07
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 5.978/10 (714 votes)
  • Budget: $20,000,000
  • Revenue: $132,700,000
  • Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures, Hyde Park Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0235
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

as Peter Sanderson

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

as Charlene Morton

Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy

as Howie Rottman

Joan Plowright

Joan Plowright

as Mrs. Virginia Arness

Jean Smart

Jean Smart

as Kate Sanderson

Kimberly J. Brown

Kimberly J. Brown

as Sarah Sanderson

Angus T. Jones

Angus T. Jones

as Georgey Sanderson

Missi Pyle

Missi Pyle

as Ashley

Michael Rosenbaum

Michael Rosenbaum

as Todd Gendler

Betty White

Betty White

as Mrs. Kline

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Trailers & Clips

Bringing Down The House DVD Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bringing Down the House?

Bringing Down the House is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2003-03-07.

Who are the main actors in Bringing Down the House?

The main cast includes Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright, Jean Smart, .

Where can I watch Bringing Down the House online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Bringing Down the House is available.

Is Bringing Down the House based on a true story?

Everything he needed to know about life, she learned in prison.

What is the IMDb rating of Bringing Down the House?

Bringing Down the House has an IMDb rating of 5.978/10 based on 714 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Bringing Down the House?

The movie had a production budget of $20,000,000 and earned $132,700,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Bringing Down the House?

The soundtrack was composed by Touchstone Pictures, Hyde Park Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Bringing Down the House filmed?

Bringing Down the House was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Bringing Down the House?

The total runtime of Bringing Down the House is 105 minutes.

Is Bringing Down the House suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Bringing Down the House?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bringing Down the House.

Does Bringing Down the House have a post-credit scene?

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