Bringing Down the House
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Bringing Down the House
Where can I watch Bringing Down the House in the United States?
Bringing Down the House is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House stars Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright, and Jean Smart. Adam Shankman is the director.
How long is Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).
When did Bringing Down the House come out?
Bringing Down the House was released on March 7, 2003.
Which studio made Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Hyde Park Entertainment, and Mandeville Films in the United States.
What was the budget for Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House was made on a budget of $20,000,000.
How much did Bringing Down the House make at the box office?
Bringing Down the House grossed $132,700,000 worldwide, against a budget of $20,000,000.
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