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The House

The House

If you can't beat the house, be the house.

20175.61h 28m

Overview

When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t come through, and they’re now on the hook for tuition they can’t begin to afford. With the help of their friend and neighbor Frank also in need of a major payday they decide to open an illegal casino in his suburban house, risking everything together on a Vegas-style bacchanal where money flows, inhibitions are checked at the door, and all bets are off.

Directed by Andrew J. Cohen
Written by Brendan O'Brien, Andrew J. Cohen
Produced by Andrew J. Cohen, Joseph Drake, Nathan Kahane
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $34.2M

Top Cast

Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler

Kate Johansen

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Scott Johansen/The Butcher

Jason Mantzoukas

Jason Mantzoukas

Frank

Ryan Simpkins

Ryan Simpkins

Alex Johansen

Nick Kroll

Nick Kroll

Bob Schaeffer

Allison Tolman

Allison Tolman

Dawn Mayweather

Rob Huebel

Rob Huebel

Officer Chandler

Christina Offley

Christina Offley

Davida

Jessie Ennis

Jessie Ennis

Rachel

Rory Scovel

Rory Scovel

Joe

Themes & Keywords

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About The House

The House is a comedy, crime film released in 2017 exploring themes of casino, money, neighbor. Directed by Andrew J. Cohen, it stars Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Jason Mantzoukas. When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t come through, and they’re now on the hook for tuition they can’t begin to afford. With the help of their friend and neighbor Frank also in need of a major payday they decide to open an illegal casino in his suburban house, risking everything together on a Vegas-style bacchanal where money flows, inhibitions are checked at the door, and all bets are off.

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