Housesitter (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1992, Housesitter is a comedy and romance film directed by Frank Oz, running about 102 minutes. “She's turning his house into a home...hers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After building his dream house, architect Newton Davis proposes marriage to his girlfriend, only to be summarily rejected. He seeks solace in a one-night stand with a waitress, never imagining that a woman he slept with once would end up posing as his wife. Gwen's ruse is so effective that by the time Newton learns of his "marriage," the entire town feels like they know him.
Who’s in it. Housesitter stars Steve Martin as Newton Davis, Goldie Hawn as Gwen Phillips, Dana Delany as Becky Metcalf and Suzanne Whang as Moseby's Secretary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Housesitter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $94 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Housesitter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Housesitter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Housesitter (1992)?
- In US, Housesitter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Housesitter worth watching?
- Housesitter holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Housesitter?
- Housesitter stars Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn, Dana Delany, Suzanne Whang and Donald Moffat.
- When was Housesitter released?
- Housesitter was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.