Life as a House(2001)
“Seen from a distance, it's perfect.”
Overview
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.
Director
Irwin Winkler
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$24M
Cast
Kevin Kline
as George Monroe
Hayden Christensen
as Sam Monroe
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Robin Kimball
Jena Malone
as Alyssa Beck
Mary Steenburgen
as Colleen Beck
Ian Somerhalder
as Josh
Jamey Sheridan
as Peter Kimball
Scott Bakula
as Officer Kurt Walker
Sandra Nelson
as Nurse
Sam Robards
as David Dokos
Mike Weinberg
as Adam Kimball
Scotty Leavenworth
as Ryan Kimball
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$24M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema
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Where can I watch Life as a House?▼
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What is Life as a House about?▼
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.
Who directed Life as a House?▼
Life as a House was directed by Irwin Winkler and released in 2001. It is a drama film.
How long is Life as a House?▼
Life as a House has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Life as a House?▼
The cast of Life as a House includes Kevin Kline as George Monroe, Hayden Christensen as Sam Monroe, Kristin Scott Thomas as Robin Kimball, Jena Malone as Alyssa Beck, Mary Steenburgen as Colleen Beck and more.
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