The Keys to the House (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Keys to the House is a 2004 drama directed by Gianni Amelio, starring Kim Rossi Stuart, Andrea Rossi and Charlotte Rampling. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $4.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Gianni Amelio
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Keys to the House About?
The premise of The Keys to the House without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the death of his wife, repairman Gianni finds himself struggling to reconnect with his teenage son Paolo, who has a disability. Their strained reunion begins on a train to Berlin, initiating a journey of self-discovery for both. Gianni is forced to confront his past grief and learn to navigate the challenges of being a delayed father while Paolo seeks a deeper understanding of his own circumstances.
The Keys to the House Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tap dancing
- train station
- teenager
- father
- young
- son
- hospital
- suffering
- medical test
- dancing
- whispering
- wheelchair
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- wheelchair basketball
- watching tv
- volleyball
- video camera
- urination
- underwear
- uncle nephew relationship
- train
- toilet
- therapy
- telephone call
- teenage boy
- tears
- taxi
- taxi driver
- target practice
- swimming
- speech
- song
- soccer
- soccer ball
- snoring
- snapping fingers
- sleep
- sleeping car
- singing
- singer
- shared bath
- shame
- school
- runaway
- roller skis
- restaurant
- priest
- postcard
- police
- policeman
- playstation
The Keys to the House Cast
Kim Rossi Stuart leads the cast, with Andrea Rossi and Charlotte Rampling. Directed by Gianni Amelio.
- Director Gianni Amelio
More from Gianni Amelio
More films directed by Gianni Amelio, best-rated first: Così ridevano, Intrepido: A Lonely Hero, Lord of the Ants and Hammamet.
The Keys to the House Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Keys to the House 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
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The Keys to the House Plot Summary
What happens in The Keys to the House from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gianni (Kim Rossi Stuart) has placed his handicapped son, Paolo (Andrea Rossi), under the care of others since his birth. Struggling to come to terms with the tragic loss of Paolo’s mother during childbirth, Gianni has been unable to accept that his son hasn’t developed like other children due to his condition. Now, at the age of fifteen, Paolo is set to meet Gianni for the very first time. The caretakers suggest that Gianni take him to a Berlin hospital for annual tests and check-ups, believing that the “shock” of this initial meeting could offer Paolo some therapeutic benefits.
Full summary
The whole story of The Keys to the House, scene by scene
The Keys to the House Box Office
The Keys to the House grossed $4.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.5M
- International
- $4.5M
The Keys to the House Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Keys to the House.
How Well Do You Know The Keys to 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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The Keys to the House Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Las llaves de casa” and “Klucze do domu”.
- Also known as
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- Las llaves de casa
- Klucze do domu
- Ключи от дома
- Die Hausschlüssel
- As Chaves de Casa
- Les Clefs de la maison
- המפתחות לבית
- A ház kulcsai
- Klíče od domu
- Evin Anahtarları
- 敲开我心门
- Ключі від будинку
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- کلیدهای خانه
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The Keys to the House FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Keys to the House, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Keys to the House?
The Keys to the House runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Keys to the House released?
The Keys to the House was released on December 22, 2004.
Who directed The Keys to the House?
The Keys to the House was directed by Gianni Amelio.
More films by Gianni Amelio Who is in the cast of The Keys to the House?
The Keys to the House stars Kim Rossi Stuart, Andrea Rossi and Charlotte Rampling.
How much did The Keys to the House make at the box office?
The Keys to the House grossed $4.5 million worldwide.
How is The Keys to the House rated?
The Keys to the House has 7.1/10 on IMDb and 74 on Metacritic.
Does The Keys to the House have a post-credit scene?
No. The Keys to the House has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Keys to the House in?
The original language of The Keys to the House is Italian.
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