Life as a House

6
2h 5m
2001
7.1 /10 (433)

Seen from a distance, it's perfect.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2001-10-25

Top Billed Cast

Kevin Kline

George Monroe

Hayden Christensen

Sam Monroe

Kristin Scott Thomas

Robin Kimball

Jena Malone

Alyssa Beck

Mary Steenburgen

Colleen Beck

Ian Somerhalder

Josh

Jamey Sheridan

Peter Kimball

Scott Bakula

Officer Kurt Walker

Sandra Nelson

Nurse

Sam Robards

David Dokos

Mike Weinberg

Adam Kimball

Scotty Leavenworth

Ryan Kimball

John Pankow

Bryan Burke

Kim Delgado

Bob Larson

Barry Primus

Tom

Margo Winkler

Barbara

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