Life as a House
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Life as a House
Where can I watch Life as a House in the United States?
Life as a 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 Life as a House?
Life as a House scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Life as a House?
Life as a House stars Kevin Kline, Hayden Christensen, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jena Malone, and Mary Steenburgen. Irwin Winkler is the director.
How long is Life as a House?
Life as a House runs 2h 5m (125 minutes).
When did Life as a House come out?
Life as a House was released on October 25, 2001.
Which studio made Life as a House?
Life as a House was produced by New Line Cinema in the United States.
What was the budget for Life as a House?
Life as a House was made on a budget of $18,000,000.
How much did Life as a House make at the box office?
Life as a House grossed $23,903,791 worldwide, against a budget of $18,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.