Smart House (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, Smart House is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by LeVar Burton, running about 82 minutes. “Where the computer at home has opinions of her own.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ben Cooper and his family are struggling to get a grip on household chores, school and work. So when Ben sees that a Smart House is being given away, he enters the competition as often as he can, until they eventually win the house (named Pat). After moving in, Pat's personality begins to radically change, and the family starts to resent her.
Who’s in it. Smart House stars Katey Sagal as PAT, Ryan Merriman as Ben, Katie Volding as Angie and Kevin Kilner as Nick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Smart House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smart House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smart House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smart House (1999)?
- In US, Smart House is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smart House worth watching?
- Smart House holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smart House?
- Smart House stars Katey Sagal, Ryan Merriman, Katie Volding, Kevin Kilner and Jessica Steen.
- When was Smart House released?
- Smart House was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.