Bringing Down the House (2003): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Bringing Down the House is a 2003 comedy directed by Adam Shankman, starring Steve Martin, Queen Latifah and Eugene Levy. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $164.7 million worldwide on a $33 million budget. Critics gave it 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Adam Shankman
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $33M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bringing Down the House About?
The premise of Bringing Down the House without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A meticulous lawyer's life is turned upside down when he falls for a spirited woman he met online. Unbeknownst to him, she’s a charismatic gambler who has escaped from prison and is now a fugitive. As their unexpected romance blossoms, they must also deal with the complications of her past and the legal troubles she brings with her, all while trying to uncover the truth about her alleged crimes.
Bringing Down the House Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- william shakespeare character
- bare midriff
- lawyer
- divorce
- villain arrested
- spanking
- wrongful conviction
- father son relationship
- racial stereotype
- laptop computer
- apple computer
- head in a toilet
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- golfer
- golf course
- golf club
- golf ball
- odd couple
- friendship
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- dating service
- attempted rape
- title based on song
- white male pretending to be black
- unwanted guest
- bar fight
- internet chat
- divorced father
- class differences
- racism
- party
- neighbor
- gay slur
- swimming pool
- prejudice
- porn magazine
- mistaken identity
- police
- portable stereo
- laxative
- fugitive
- restaurant
- drugs
- catfight
- nightclub
- houseguest
- extortion
- convertible
- blind date
- tv news
- gold digger
Bringing Down the House Cast
Steve Martin leads the cast, with Queen Latifah and Eugene Levy. Directed by Adam Shankman.
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Director Adam Shankman
More from Adam Shankman
More films directed by Adam Shankman, best-rated first: Hairspray, Stop! That! Train!, Disenchanted and A Walk to Remember.
Bringing Down the House Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bringing Down the House 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 60% User score
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Bringing Down the House Plot Summary
What happens in Bringing Down the House from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Peter Sanderson, portrayed by Steve Martin, is a dedicated yet overworked tax attorney who finds himself navigating the complexities of personal life following a separation from his wife, Kate, played by Jean Smart. As Peter focuses on his career, he often neglects his children, Sarah and Georgie. Meanwhile, Kate is moving on with her life, now dating a younger man, Glen, who used to caddie for Peter back in the day. Adding to the family drama is Ashley, Kate’s younger sister, whose gold-digging tendencies are all too apparent.
Full summary
The whole story of Bringing Down the House, scene by scene
Bringing Down the House Box Office & Budget
Bringing Down the House grossed $164.7 million worldwide on a $33 million budget, 5.0 times what it cost. $132.7 million came from the US and Canada and $32 million (19%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$164.7M
5.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $132.7M
- International
- $32M
- Budget
- $33M
Bringing Down the House Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bringing Down the House.
How Well Do You Know Bringing Down the House?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Bringing Down the House
35 cars on screen, including the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 430 W220 and the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible.
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1984 Cadillac Eldorado Minor role -
1967 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role
Bringing Down the House Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Una intrusa en la familia” and “Több a sokknál”.
- Also known as
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- Una intrusa en la familia
- Több a sokknál
- Bronx A Bel Air
- A Casa Caiu
- Remue-ménage
- Neserte nám pestúnku
- Haus über Kopf
- Un ciclone in casa
- Дом вверх дном
- Se montó la gorda
- Başımın Belası
- Wszystko się wali
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- Bronx à Bel-Air
- 爱到房倒屋塌
- Dům naruby
- Нагоре с краката
- Το Σπίτι... της Τρελής!
- מפרקים את הבית
- 브링 다운 더 하우스
- Întoarcerea casei pe dos
- 女神が家(ウチ)にやってきた
- Будинок догори дригом
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Bringing Down the House FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bringing Down the House, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Bringing Down the House released?
Bringing Down the House was released on March 7, 2003.
Who directed Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House was directed by Adam Shankman.
More films by Adam Shankman Who is in the cast of Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House stars Steve Martin, Queen Latifah and Eugene Levy.
How much did Bringing Down the House make at the box office?
Bringing Down the House grossed $164.7 million worldwide ($132.7 million domestic, $32 million international) on a budget of $33 million.
How is Bringing Down the House rated?
Bringing Down the House has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 39 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Bringing Down the House have a post-credit scene?
No. Bringing Down the House has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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