Two Family House (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2000, Two Family House is a drama and romance film directed by Raymond De Felitta, running about 104 minutes. “The only way to find out what you love is to risk everything you have.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Buddy Visalo (Michael Rispoli) is a factory worker, a frustrated crooner who once had a shot at the big time. Buddy's dreams of greatness have been reduced to an endless series of failed moneymaking schemes. His latest is buying a two-family house for him and his wife, Estelle (Katherine Narducci) and converting the ground floor into a neighborhood bar where he can perform. The wrench in the works is that he also inherits the upstairs tenants, Mary,a pregnant Irish girl fresh off the boat (Kelly Macdonald) and her abusive, alcoholic husband, Jim (Kevin Conway). As Buddy's gang of Italians tries to handle the situation, the girl goes into labor, and a baby is born, forcing them all to confront the limits of their tolerance and compassion.
Who’s in it. Two Family House stars Michael Rispoli as Buddy Visalo, Kelly Macdonald as Mary O'Neary, Kathrine Narducci as Estelle Visalo and Kevin Conway as Jim O'Neary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Two Family House has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Family House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Family House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Family House (2000)?
- In AU, Two Family House is available to rent or buy from Fetch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Two Family House worth watching?
- Two Family House holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Two Family House?
- Two Family House stars Michael Rispoli, Kelly Macdonald, Kathrine Narducci, Kevin Conway and Peggy Gormley.
- When was Two Family House released?
- Two Family House was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.