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Life as a House

2001•2h 5m•★ 7.1•Released

Drama

Seen from a distance, it's perfect.

Poster for Life as a House

Overview

When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.

Movie details

Release date: 2001
Runtime: 2h 5m
Genres: Drama
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: Irwin Winkler
Production: New Line Cinema
Budget: $18,000,000
Revenue: $23,903,791

Cast

Portrait of Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

George Monroe

Portrait of Hayden Christensen

Hayden Christensen

Sam Monroe

Portrait of Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas

Robin Kimball

Portrait of Jena Malone

Jena Malone

Alyssa Beck

Portrait of Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Colleen Beck

Portrait of Ian Somerhalder

Ian Somerhalder

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