Guest in the House (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1944, Guest in the House is a thriller and drama film directed by John Brahm, running about 121 minutes. “PRAY YOU NEVER HAVE THIS EVIL GUEST IN THE HOUSE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Evelyn, an emotionally vulnerable and unstable woman, stays at the home of her doctor Dan Proctor. There she meets and falls in love with his brother, Douglas, who is happily married to Ann. Evelyn then sets forth to break up the happy marriage and win the love of Douglas.
Who’s in it. Guest in the House stars Anne Baxter as Evelyn Heath, Ralph Bellamy as Douglas Proctor, Aline MacMahon as Aunt Martha Proctor and Ruth Warrick as Ann Proctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Guest in the House has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guest in the House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guest in the House tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guest in the House (1944)?
- In US, Guest in the House is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Guest in the House worth watching?
- Guest in the House holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guest in the House?
- Guest in the House stars Anne Baxter, Ralph Bellamy, Aline MacMahon, Ruth Warrick and Scott McKay.