The House I Live In(2012)
The war on drugs has never been about drugs.
The House I Live In Synopsis
In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities at home and abroad. Yet drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available today than ever. Where did we go wrong?
The House I Live In (2012) is a documentary film directed by Eugene Jarecki, released on October 5, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Eugene Jarecki, Joe Biden, George H. W. Bush and Rudolph Giuliani. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Eugene Jarecki
- Writers:
- Eugene Jarecki
- Producers:
- Christopher St. John, Sam Cullman
- Cinematographer:
- Sam Cullman
- Composer:
- Robert Miller
- Production:
- ZDF, Al Jazeera Documentary Channel, BBC, Charlotte Street Films, Louverture Films, NHK Enterprises, ITVS, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, SBS, VPRO
- Revenue:
- $210,752
- Status:
- Released
The House I Live In (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The House I Live In before you stream it.
The House I Live In Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eugene Jarecki
as Self - Narrator / Interviewer
Joe Biden
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
George H. W. Bush
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Rudolph Giuliani
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
John McCain
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nelson Rockefeller
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hillary Clinton
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bill Clinton
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Martin Luther King Jr.
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Barack Obama
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nancy Reagan
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Eugene Jarecki, written by Eugene Jarecki, produced by Christopher St. John and Sam Cullman.
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The House I Live In Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 79 ratings.
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The House I Live In – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The House I Live In online?
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The House I Live In (2012) is available to stream on Foxtel Now and Beamafilm, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The House I Live In?
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The main cast of The House I Live In (2012) includes Eugene Jarecki, Joe Biden, George H. W. Bush, Rudolph Giuliani and John McCain. The film was directed by Eugene Jarecki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The House I Live In released?
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The House I Live In was released on October 5, 2012 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The House I Live In worth watching?
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The House I Live In (2012) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The House I Live In?
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Yes. The official The House I Live In trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.