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Life as a House

Life as a House

Seen from a distance, it's perfect.

When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Life as a House
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2001-10-25
  • Runtime: 125 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (420 votes)
  • Budget: $18,000,000
  • Revenue: $23,903,791
  • Production Companies: New Line Cinema
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.6161
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

as George Monroe

Hayden Christensen

Hayden Christensen

as Sam Monroe

Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas

as Robin Kimball

Jena Malone

Jena Malone

as Alyssa Beck

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

as Colleen Beck

Ian Somerhalder

Ian Somerhalder

as Josh

Jamey Sheridan

Jamey Sheridan

as Peter Kimball

Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

as Officer Kurt Walker

Sandra Nelson

Sandra Nelson

as Nurse

Sam Robards

Sam Robards

as David Dokos

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Trailers & Clips

Life As A House (2001) Trailer

External Links

Keywords

californiaparent child relationshiphousecancerjuvenile delinquentdrugsdivorcefamilyfired from the jobsecond chanceex-wifeunemploymentbuilding a housefather son relationship

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life as a House?

Life as a House is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2001-10-25.

Who are the main actors in Life as a House?

The main cast includes Kevin Kline, Hayden Christensen, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jena Malone, Mary Steenburgen, .

Where can I watch Life as a House online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Life as a House is available.

Is Life as a House based on a true story?

Seen from a distance, it's perfect.

What is the IMDb rating of Life as a House?

Life as a House has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 420 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Life as a House?

The movie had a production budget of $18,000,000 and earned $23,903,791 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Life as a House?

The soundtrack was composed by New Line Cinema. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Life as a House filmed?

Life as a House was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Life as a House?

The total runtime of Life as a House is 125 minutes.

Is Life as a House suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to Life as a House?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Life as a House.

Does Life as a House have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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