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House of D

House of D

See the world a little differently.

20046.31h 37m

Overview

In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. With Tom's mother battling depression after the death of her husband, the young boy is left to his own devices. When Tom develops a crush on schoolmate Melissa, Pappass feels abandoned and begins behaving erratically.

Directed by David Duchovny
Written by David Duchovny
Produced by Jane Rosenthal, Richard Barton Lewis, Bob Yari
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $390K

Top Cast

Anton Yelchin

Anton Yelchin

Tommy

Téa Leoni

Téa Leoni

Mrs. Warshaw

David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Tom Warshaw

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Pappass

Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu

Lady / Bernadette

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Reverend Duncan

Magali Amadei

Magali Amadei

Coralie Warshaw

Claire Lautier

Claire Lautier

Madam Chatquipet

Zelda Williams

Zelda Williams

Melissa Loggia

Bernie Sheredy

Bernie Sheredy

Sasha

Themes & Keywords

friendshipself-discovery

About House of D

House of D is a comedy, drama film released in 2004 exploring themes of friendship, self-discovery. Directed by David Duchovny, it stars Anton Yelchin, Téa Leoni, David Duchovny. In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. With Tom's mother battling depression after the death of her husband, the young boy is left to his own devices. When Tom develops a crush on schoolmate Melissa, Pappass feels abandoned and begins behaving erratically.

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