House Arrest (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, House Arrest is a drama film directed by Gabriel Retes, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Because of a millionaire fraud, a man is condemned to house arrest, and the only place where he can serve sentence is his mother’s house, affected with Alzheimer disease. The arrival of the man disrupts the life of the people who live with the elder woman. With turns of the screw, the story feels dramatic, but it also contains certain amount of irony. It talks about human and family relations with a total absence of violence.
Who’s in it. House Arrest stars Lucila Balzaretti as Lucila, Gabriel Retes as Gabriel, Lourdes Elizarrarás as Lourdes and Sofía Sisniega as Ana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, House Arrest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House Arrest page.
If you liked it. Fans of House Arrest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House Arrest (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for House Arrest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is House Arrest worth watching?
- House Arrest holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House Arrest?
- House Arrest stars Lucila Balzaretti, Gabriel Retes, Lourdes Elizarrarás, Sofía Sisniega and Horacio Castelo.
- When was House Arrest released?
- House Arrest was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.