---
title: "Houseguest"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/houseguest-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 17207
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Houseguest (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/houseguest-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Houseguest is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Caravan Pictures, Hollywood Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A debt‑dodging con pretends to be a suburban friend, sparking comic chaos."

### Why Watch
- Humorous premise of a con in a suburban setting
- PG rating makes it family‑friendly
- Runtime under two hours

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime may limit plot development
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s PG rating and comedic tone make it suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, lighthearted, situational, misadventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/houseguest-1995#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Randall Miller
- **Networks / Studios**: Caravan Pictures, Hollywood Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sinbad** as *Kevin Franklin*
- **Phil Hartman** as *Gary Young*
- **Jeffrey Jones** as *Ron Timmerman*
- **Kim Greist** as *Emily Young*
- **Stan Shaw** as *Larry the Tattoo Artist*
- **Tony Longo** as *Joey Gasperini*
- **Paul Ben-Victor** as *Pauly Gasperini*
- **Mason Adams** as *Mr. Pike*
- **Chauncey Leopardi** as *Jason Young*
- **Talia Seider** as *Sarah Young*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Houseguest?
Houseguest is categorized as a comedy.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG.

### Q: When was Houseguest released?
It was released in the United States on January 6, 1995.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
A con man in debt to the mob poses as a family friend in an affluent Pennsylvania suburb.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Houseguest — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17207)
- [The Houseguest (1989) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/257701-the-houseguest/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*