The Rough House (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1917, The Rough House is a comedy film directed by Buster Keaton, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Living under the same roof with his newly-wed wife and his mother-in-law, a careless Mr Rough sets the nuptial bedroom on fire, as the residence's cook tries to woo the maid who only has eyes for the charming delivery boy. As one thing leads to another, Mr Rough ends up preparing dinner for a pair of duplicitous guests, when, clearly, he should be staying out of the kitchen. Does Mrs Rough know the visitors' true intentions? But, above all, how will this disastrous dinner party at the Rough house end?
Who’s in it. The Rough House stars Roscoe Arbuckle as Mr. Rough, Al St. John as Cook, Buster Keaton as Gardener / Delivery Boy / Cop and Alice Lake as Mrs. Rough, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Rough House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rough House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rough House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rough House (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rough House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rough House worth watching?
- The Rough House holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rough House?
- The Rough House stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Al St. John, Buster Keaton, Alice Lake and Agnes Neilson.