The House Bunny 2008
“For the girls of ZETA house college life was no party, until Shelley showed up.”
What is The House Bunny?
The film is about a woman who is living a carefree life. She is forced to leave her home due to a rival and is left with nowhere to go.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 22, 2008
- Studios
- Alta Loma Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media
- Genres
- Romance, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The film is about a woman who is living a carefree life. She is forced to leave her home due to a rival and is left with nowhere to go. Fate delivers her to a group of women who are in need of her assistance. The women are members of a sorority, Zeta Alpha Zeta, which is in danger of losing its house to a rival sorority, Phi Iota Mu. In order to save their home, the women need to sign a new pledge class. The protagonist is tasked with teaching the women how to be more attractive and appealing to men. Along the way, she learns from the women and helps them to discover their individuality. The story explores the theme of being true to oneself.
Should you watch it?
“A former Playboy bunny becomes a sorority house mother, teaching misfit girls confidence.”
- Anna Faris delivers a funny, charismatic lead performance
- Cheerful college comedy about self-acceptance
- Broad, slap‑slapstick style may feel over‑the‑top for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy upbeat comedies about unlikely friendships and personal growth.
Rated PG‑13, the film contains mild sexual jokes and teen party humor.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the basic plot of the movie?
Former Playboy bunny Shelley is kicked out of the mansion and becomes the house mother for a socially awkward sorority, helping the girls gain confidence.
Who stars as Shelley?
Anna Faris plays the lead role of Shelley.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour 37 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a romance‑comedy set in a college environment.