House of Cards (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 2013, House of Cards is a drama series. “There are two kinds of pain.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in present day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a ruthless and cunning politician, and his wife Claire who will stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern D.C.
Who’s in it. House of Cards stars Robin Wright as Claire Underwood, Michael Kelly as Doug Stamper, Constance Zimmer as Janine Skorsky and Patricia Clarkson as Jane Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, House of Cards sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House of Cards (2013)?
- In US, House of Cards is available to stream on Netflix, 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 House of Cards worth watching?
- House of Cards holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in House of Cards?
- House of Cards stars Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Constance Zimmer, Patricia Clarkson and Derek Cecil.
- When was House of Cards released?
- House of Cards was released in 2013.