House Arrest
1996, English. Directed by Harry Winer.
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High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned, are acting childishly when they decide to divorce after 18 years of marriage, so they lock them up in the basement until they'll sort out their problems.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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House Arrest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Harry WinerDirector
- Kyle HowardGrover Beindorf
- Jamie Lee CurtisJanet Beindorf
- Kevin PollakNed Beindorf
- Jennifer TillyCindy Figler
- Christopher McDonaldDonald Krupp
- Sheila McCarthyGwenna Krupp
- Wallace ShawnVic Finley
- Caroline AaronLouise Finley
- Mooky ArizonaMatt Finley
- Herbert RussellT.J. Krupp
- Jennifer Love HewittBrooke Figler
- Amy SakasitzStacy Beindorf
Details
- Released
- 14 August 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Hitchcock
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House Arrest: quick answers
Is House Arrest worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is House Arrest?
House Arrest runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does House Arrest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for House Arrest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
House Arrest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
House Arrest is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is House Arrest on?
House Arrest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like House Arrest?
If you liked House Arrest, try The Gnome-Mobile, Thunderstruck, Little Big League.
Who directed House Arrest?
House Arrest (1996) was directed by Harry Winer and stars Kyle Howard, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak.