The House (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, The House is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Mike Figgis, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1884, and based on the assumption that Britain is one of the Baltic states between Russia and Latvia, making it part of Europe instead of an off-shore island. It is winter 1884. To gain access to the sea, England has declared war on Latvia and believes herself to be winning. But Russia has sided with Latvia and England is doomed. The action takes place on New Year’s Eve in a country house on the Anglo-Latvian border. The guests are a cross section of the ruling classes.
Who’s in it. The House stars Stephen Rea as The Soldier, Jonathan Cecil as Bishop Wooler, Nigel Hawthorne as General Fagg and Dudley Sutton as Mr. Janek, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The House?
- The House stars Stephen Rea, Jonathan Cecil, Nigel Hawthorne, Dudley Sutton and Alun Armstrong.
- When was The House released?
- The House was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.