


Film · Released
Bringing Down the House
“Everything he needed to know about life, she learned in prison.”
Bringing Down the House at a glance
Bringing Down the House is a 2003 comedy and drama film, running 1h 45m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Disney Plus.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2003-03-07
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Adam Shankman
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.0 / 10 · 768 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmUptight 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.
Cast
14 names
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
Jernard BurksWidow's BodyguardQuestions about Bringing Down the House
Quick answersWhere can I watch Bringing Down the House in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Bringing Down the House is listed on Disney Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Bringing Down the House suitable for children?
Bringing Down the House is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Bringing Down the House about?
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…
How long is Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House runs for 1h 45m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Bringing Down the House trailer?
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