What is House Arrest?
House Arrest is a 1996 American comedy film directed by Harry Winer and written by Michael Hitchcock. The film features a cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak, Jennifer Tilly, Christopher McDonald, Wallace Shawn, Ray Walston, Kyle Howard, Amy Sakasitz, Mooky Arizona, Russel Harper, and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Release date
- Aug 14, 1996
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10
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House Arrest is a 1996 American comedy film directed by Harry Winer and written by Michael Hitchcock. The film features a cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak, Jennifer Tilly, Christopher McDonald, Wallace Shawn, Ray Walston, Kyle Howard, Amy Sakasitz, Mooky Arizona, Russel Harper, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. The story follows high-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy. After their parents, Janet and Ned, decide to divorce following 18 years of marriage, the siblings determine that their parents are acting childishly. In an attempt to resolve the situation, Grover and Stacy lock their parents in the basement until they can sort out their marital problems. The production is classified as a comedy and family film with a runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes. It received a PG rating and was released in the United States on August 14, 1996. The film is distinct from a 2021 drama of the same name produced by mk2 Films.
Should you watch it?
“Two siblings lock their divorcing parents in the basement to force a reconciliation of their marriage.”
- Features an ensemble cast including Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Pollak.
- Explores the premise of children taking control of their parents' marital issues.
- Directed by Harry Winer and written by Michael Hitchcock.
- The central premise of kidnapping parents may feel unrealistic or ethically questionable to some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy 1990s family comedies that center on children attempting to manage adult problems.
The film is rated PG and maintains a comedic, lighthearted tone throughout its one hour and forty-nine minute runtime.
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Is the film worth watching?
Whether the film is worth watching depends on your interest in 1990s family comedies and the specific ensemble cast involved.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes.
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House Arrest is a standalone feature film and does not contain episodes.
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