House Arrest (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1996, House Arrest is a comedy and family film directed by Harry Winer, running about 108 minutes. “There's More Than One Way To Keep A Marriage Together...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned, are acting childishly when they decide to divorce after 18 years of marriage, so they lock them up in the basement until they'll sort out their problems.
Who’s in it. House Arrest stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Janet Beindorf, Kevin Pollak as Ned Beindorf, Kyle Howard as Gregory Alan 'Grover' Beindorf and Jennifer Love Hewitt as Brooke Figler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, House Arrest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House Arrest (1996)?
- In US, House Arrest is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is House Arrest worth watching?
- House Arrest holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House Arrest?
- House Arrest stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak, Kyle Howard, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jennifer Tilly.
- When was House Arrest released?
- House Arrest was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.