Bringing Down the House
2003, English. Directed by Adam Shankman.
Everything he needed to know about life, she learned in prison.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Adam ShankmanDirector
- Steve MartinPeter Sanderson
- Queen LatifahCharlene Morton
- Eugene LevyHowie Rottman
- Joan PlowrightMrs. Virginia Arness
- Jean SmartKate Sanderson
- Kimberly J. BrownSarah Sanderson
- Angus T. JonesGeorgey Sanderson
- Missi PyleAshley
- Michael RosenbaumTodd Gendler
- Betty WhiteMrs. Kline
- Steve HarrisWidow
- Jim HaynieEd Tobias
Details
- Released
- 7 March 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jason Filardi
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $133M
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Bringing Down the House: quick answers
Is Bringing Down the House worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 768 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Bringing Down the House have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bringing Down the House. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bringing Down the House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bringing Down the House is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bringing Down the House on?
Bringing Down the House isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bringing Down the House?
If you liked Bringing Down the House, try Mrs. Doubtfire, City Island, Instant Family.
Who directed Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House (2003) was directed by Adam Shankman and stars Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, Eugene Levy.