The House I Live In (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2012, The House I Live In is a documentary film directed by Eugene Jarecki, running about 110 minutes. “The war on drugs has never been about drugs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. The House I Live In stars Eugene Jarecki as Himself - Narrator / Interviewer, Joe Biden as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), George H. W. Bush as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) and Rudolph Giuliani as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The House I Live In has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The House I Live In page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House I Live In tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House I Live In (2012)?
- In GB, The House I Live In is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The House I Live In worth watching?
- The House I Live In holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The House I Live In?
- The House I Live In stars Eugene Jarecki, Joe Biden, George H. W. Bush, Rudolph Giuliani and John McCain.
- When was The House I Live In released?
- The House I Live In was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.