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The House
“If you can't beat the house, be the house.”
5.6 / 10• 2017• 1h 28m•R• English
ComedyCrime
Storyline
When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t come through, and they’re now on the hook for tuition they can’t begin to afford. With the help of their friend and neighbor Frank also in need of a major payday they decide to open an illegal casino in his suburban house, risking everything together on a Vegas-style bacchanal where money flows, inhibitions are checked at the door, and all bets are off.
Cast & Crew
Amy Poehler
Kate Johansen
Lead
Will Ferrell
Scott Johansen/The Butcher
Jason Mantzoukas
Frank
Ryan Simpkins
Alex Johansen
Nick Kroll
Bob Schaeffer
Allison Tolman
Dawn Mayweather
Rob Huebel
Officer Chandler
Christina Offley
Davida
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Andrew J. Cohen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The House is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
