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The House

R1h 28m1961Andrew J. Cohen
IMDb: 7.7/10
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"If you can't beat the house, be the house."

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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What is The House (1961) about?

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…

Who stars in The House?

The House stars Amy Poehler (Kate Johansen), Will Ferrell (Scott Johansen/The Butcher), Jason Mantzoukas (Frank), Ryan Simpkins (Alex Johansen), Nick Kroll (Bob Schaeffer). The film was directed by Andrew J. Cohen.

How long is The House?

The House has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961. It is rated R.

Is The House worth watching?

The House holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Short are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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