The House

Jun 29, 2017

1h 28m

★ 5.6

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

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.

Genres

Comedy

Crime

Production Companies

Village Roadshow Pictures

New Line Cinema

Gary Sanchez Productions

Good Universe

The House Trailers

Cast

Kate Johansen

Amy Poehler

Scott Johansen/The Butcher

Will Ferrell

Frank

Jason Mantzoukas

Alex Johansen

Ryan Simpkins

Bob Schaeffer

Nick Kroll

Dawn Mayweather

Allison Tolman

Officer Chandler

Rob Huebel

Davida

Christina Offley

Rachel

Jessie Ennis

Joe

Rory Scovel

Martha

Lennon Parham

Reggie Henderson

Cedric Yarbrough

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