Playing House (2011): Cast & Plot
Playing House is a 2011 thriller directed by Tom Vaughan, starring Sarah Prikryl as Jen McKenzie, Craig Welzbacher and Matt Lusk. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Tom Vaughan
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Playing House About?
The premise of Playing House without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this taut thriller, newlyweds Jen and Mitch invite their friend Danny to move in and split the rent, thinking three’s company and four’s a crowd. Their arrangement seems harmonious at first, but the fragile balance shatters when Danny brings an unexpected new roommate, turning the sweet, budget‑saving living situation into a tense, dangerous game of trust and deception.
Playing House Cast & Characters
Sarah Prikryl leads the cast as Jen McKenzie, with Craig Welzbacher as Mitch McKenzie and Matt Lusk as Danny Hockman. Directed by Tom Vaughan; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tom Vaughan
- Sarah Prikryl as Jen McKenzie
- Craig Welzbacher as Mitch McKenzie
- Matt Lusk as Danny Hockman
- Mayra Leal as Blair
Also Starring in Playing House
· 4 more- Shelley Calene-Black Sharon
- Mari E. Ferguson Widow
- Alex Dorman Tiffany
- Caleb George Eric
More from Tom Vaughan
More films directed by Tom Vaughan, best-rated first: Starter for 10, Extraordinary Measures, What Happens in Vegas and Some Kind Of Beautiful.
Playing House Plot Summary
What happens in Playing House from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
To afford their dream house, newlyweds Jen McKenzie [Sarah Prikryl] and Mitch McKenzie [Craig Welzbacher] invite their best friend Danny Hockman [Matt Lusk] to move in. The arrangement starts off smoothly, with the trio sharing meals and planning for a bright future. But the mood shifts when Blair [Mayra Leal], a striking and alluring woman tied to Danny, arrives in the house. Her presence tests the couple’s trust as she uses her charm to target Mitch, weaving herself into the household and quietly shifting the power dynamic.
Full summary
The whole story of Playing House, scene by scene
Playing House Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Playing House.
How Well Do You Know Playing 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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Why do newlyweds Jen and Mitch McKenzie invite their best friend Danny to move in with them?
Playing House Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “La Colocataire” and “Homewrecker”.
- Also known as
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- La Colocataire
- Homewrecker
- Evdeki Tehlike
- Дрянь
- Ich begehre Dich!
- Nevarna gostja
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Playing House FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Playing House, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Playing House?
Playing House runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Playing House released?
Playing House was released on February 25, 2011.
Who directed Playing House?
Playing House was directed by Tom Vaughan.
More films by Tom Vaughan Who is in the cast of Playing House?
Playing House stars Sarah Prikryl as Jen McKenzie, Craig Welzbacher as Mitch McKenzie and Matt Lusk as Danny Hockman, among 8 credited actors.
Does Playing House have a post-credit scene?
No. Playing House has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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