Life as a House(2001)
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Life as a House Synopsis
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.
Life as a House (2001) is a drama film directed by Irwin Winkler, released on October 25, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Kevin Kline, Hayden Christensen, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jena Malone. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 462 ratings.
- Director:
- Irwin Winkler
- Writers:
- Mark Andrus
- Producers:
- Rob Cowan, Irwin Winkler
- Cinematographer:
- Vilmos Zsigmond
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- New Line Cinema
- Budget:
- $18,000,000
- Revenue:
- $23,903,791
- Status:
- Released
Life as a House (2001) Trailer
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Life as a House Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Irwin Winkler, written by Mark Andrus, produced by Rob Cowan and Irwin Winkler.
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Life as a House Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 462 ratings.
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Life as a House – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life as a House online?
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Life as a House (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Life as a House?
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The main cast of Life as a House (2001) includes Kevin Kline, Hayden Christensen, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jena Malone and Mary Steenburgen. The film was directed by Irwin Winkler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life as a House released?
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Life as a House was released on October 25, 2001 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Life as a House worth watching?
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Life as a House (2001) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 462 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Life as a House?
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Yes. The official Life as a House trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.