What genre is Bringing Down the House?

Bringing Down the House is categorised as Comedy, Drama.

Who stars in Bringing Down the House?

Steve Martin, Missi Pyle, Jean Smart, Queen Latifah, Joan Plowright appear in the main cast.

Who directed Bringing Down the House?

Adam Shankman directed Bringing Down the House.

How long is Bringing Down the House?

Bringing Down the House runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).

Is Bringing Down the House worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Bringing Down the House?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Bringing Down the House (2003)

Name: Bringing Down the House
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2003
Duration: 105 min
Cast: Steve Martin, Missi Pyle, Jean Smart, Queen Latifah, Joan Plowright

Movie 1h 45m ★ 6.0/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something

Comedy Drama

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Released in 2003, Bringing Down the House is a comedy and drama movie. It is directed by Adam Shankman. The cast includes Steve Martin, Missi Pyle and Jean Smart. The running time is 1h 45m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.

Synopsis

Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets — an escaped African-American convict named Charlene — is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene tries to convince him to take her case and prove her innocence. Along the way, she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life as he gets a lesson in learning to lighten up.

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Questions about Bringing Down the House

What genre is Bringing Down the House?: Bringing Down the House is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in Bringing Down the House?: Steve Martin, Missi Pyle, Jean Smart, Queen Latifah, Joan Plowright appear in the main cast.
Who directed Bringing Down the House?: Adam Shankman directed Bringing Down the House.
How long is Bringing Down the House?: Bringing Down the House runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).
Is Bringing Down the House worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Bringing Down the House?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.