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In the House (2012)

“There’s always a way to get in.”

7.2/10 · 932 votes 1h 45m r ComedyThrillerDramaMystery

#41 of 232 films from 2012 #564 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by François Ozon · Written by François Ozon

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Overview

A sixteen-year-old boy insinuates himself into the house of a fellow student from his literature class and writes about it in essays for his French teacher. Faced with this gifted and unusual pupil, the teacher rediscovers his enthusiasm for his work, but the boy’s intrusion will unleash a series of uncontrollable events.

Cast

Fabrice Luchinias Germain
Kristin Scott Thomasas Jeanne
Ernst Umhaueras Claude
Emmanuelle Seigneras Esther
Bastien Ughettoas Rapha fils
Denis Ménochetas Rapha père
Jean-François Balmeras Le proviseur
Fabrice Colsonas Client de la galerie
Yolande Moreauas Les jumelles Rosalie et Eugénie
Catherine Davenieras Anouk - la secrétaire
Vincent Schmittas Bernard - le prof de maths
Jacques Boscas Monsieur Garcia - le père de Claude
Stéphanie Campionas La première femme au balcon
Diana Stewartas La deuxième femme au balcon

Facts

Release dateSeptember 26, 2012
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Original titleDans la maison
LanguageFR
Box office$11,879,046
IMDbtt1964624

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Questions

How long is In the House?
In the House runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is In the House worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 932 votes, which places it #41 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 83%) and #564 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed In the House?
In the House was directed by François Ozon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Summer of 85 (2020), Frantz (2016), By the Grace of God (2019).
Who stars in In the House?
Fabrice Luchini as Germain; Kristin Scott Thomas as Jeanne; Ernst Umhauer as Claude; Emmanuelle Seigner as Esther; Bastien Ughetto as Rapha fils; Denis Ménochet as Rapha père.
What is In the House rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for In the House?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7849.

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