The House (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2017, The House is a comedy film directed by Andrew J. Cohen, running about 88 minutes. “If you can't beat the house, be... The House” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t come through, and they’re now on the hook for tuition they can’t begin to afford. With the help of their friend and neighbor Frank also in need of a major payday they decide to open an illegal casino in his suburban house, risking everything together on a Vegas-style bacchanal where money flows, inhibitions are checked at the door, and all bets are off.
Who’s in it. The House stars Amy Poehler as Kate Johansen, Will Ferrell as Scott Johansen/The Butcher, Jason Mantzoukas as Frank and Ryan Simpkins as Alex Johansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max and 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 The House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House (2017)?
- In US, The House is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and 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 The House worth watching?
- The House holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The House?
- The House stars Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Jason Mantzoukas, Ryan Simpkins and Nick Kroll.
- When was The House released?
- The House was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.