Life as a House
2001, English. Directed by Irwin Winkler.
Seen from a distance, it's perfect.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 468 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Life as a House
Life as a House isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Irwin WinklerDirector
- Kevin KlineGeorge Monroe
- Hayden ChristensenSam Monroe
- Kristin Scott ThomasRobin Kimball
- Jena MaloneAlyssa Beck
- Mary SteenburgenColleen Beck
- Ian SomerhalderJosh
- Jamey SheridanPeter Kimball
- Scott BakulaOfficer Kurt Walker
- Sandra NelsonNurse
- Sam RobardsDavid Dokos
- Mike WeinbergAdam Kimball
- Scotty LeavenworthRyan Kimball
Details
- Released
- 25 October 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Andrus
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $24M
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Life as a House: quick answers
Is Life as a House worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 468 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Life as a House?
Life as a House runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Life as a House have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Life as a House. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Life as a House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Life as a House is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Life as a House on?
Life as a House isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life as a House?
If you liked Life as a House, try Ken Park, Beautiful Boy, Palmer.
Who directed Life as a House?
Life as a House (2001) was directed by Irwin Winkler and stars Kevin Kline, Hayden Christensen, Kristin Scott Thomas.