House of Cards (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1993, House of Cards is a drama film directed by Michael Lessac, running about 109 minutes. “A Journey That Will Open Your Mind... And Touch Your Heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Ruth Matthews's husband is killed in a fall at an archaeological dig, her daughter Sally handles her father's death in a very odd manner. As Sally's condition worsens, Ruth takes her to see Jake, an expert in childhood autism. Jake attempts to bring Sally out of her mental disarray through traditional therapy methods, but Ruth takes a different route. She risks her own sanity by attempting to enter her daughter's mind and make sense of the seemingly bizarre things that Sally does, including building a wondrous house of cards
Who’s in it. House of Cards stars Tommy Lee Jones as Jake Beerlander, Asha Menina as Sally Matthews, Kathleen Turner as Ruth Matthews and Shiloh Strong as Michael Matthews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, House of Cards 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 House of Cards page.
If you liked it. Fans of House of Cards tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House of Cards (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for House of Cards change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is House of Cards worth watching?
- House of Cards holds an audience score of 6.3 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 of Cards?
- House of Cards stars Tommy Lee Jones, Asha Menina, Kathleen Turner, Shiloh Strong and Esther Rolle.
- When was House of Cards released?
- House of Cards was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.