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Bringing Down the House (2003)
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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 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
Steve Martinas Peter Sanderson
Queen Latifahas Charlene Morton
Eugene Levyas Howie Rottman
Joan Plowrightas Mrs. Virginia Arness
Jean Smartas Kate Sanderson
Kimberly J. Brownas Sarah Sanderson
Angus T. Jonesas Georgey Sanderson
Missi Pyleas Ashley
Michael Rosenbaumas Todd Gendler
Betty Whiteas Mrs. Kline
Steve Harrisas Widow
Jim Haynieas Ed Tobias
Aengus Jamesas Mike
Jernard Burksas Widow's Bodyguard
Facts
| Release date | March 7, 2003 |
| Runtime | 105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 2003 average of 107 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $20,000,000 |
| Box office | $132,700,000 (6.6× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0305669 |
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Questions
How long is Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Bringing Down the House worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 766 votes, which places it #122 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 22%) and #2306 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Bringing Down the House?
Bringing Down the House was directed by Adam Shankman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Walk to Remember (2002), Hairspray (2007), Disenchanted (2022).
Who stars in Bringing Down the House?
Steve Martin as Peter Sanderson; Queen Latifah as Charlene Morton; Eugene Levy as Howie Rottman; Joan Plowright as Mrs. Virginia Arness; Jean Smart as Kate Sanderson; Kimberly J. Brown as Sarah Sanderson.
What is Bringing Down the House rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bringing Down the House?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29032.