Life as a House (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2001, Life as a House is a drama film directed by Irwin Winkler, running about 125 minutes. “Seen from a distance, it's perfect.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Life as a House stars Kevin Kline as George Monroe, Kristin Scott Thomas as Robin Kimball, Hayden Christensen as Sam Monroe and Jena Malone as Alyssa Beck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Life as a House has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Life as a House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life as a House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life as a House (2001)?
- In US, Life as a House 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 Life as a House worth watching?
- Life as a House holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life as a House?
- Life as a House stars Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, Hayden Christensen, Jena Malone and Mary Steenburgen.
- When was Life as a House released?
- Life as a House was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.