House Party (1990)

Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid ... See full summary »

Director:

Reginald Hudlin

Writer:

Reginald Hudlin

Stars:

Christopher Reid, Robin Harris, Christopher Martin

2 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Reid	...	Christopher 'Kid' Harris
Robin Harris	...	Pop
Christopher Martin	...	Peter 'Play' Martin
Martin Lawrence	...	Bilal
Tisha Campbell-Martin	...	Sidney (as Tisha Campbell)
A.J. Johnson	...	Sharane
Paul Anthony	...	Stab
Bowlegged Lou	...	Pee-Wee
B-Fine	...	Zilla
Edith Fields	...	Principal
Kelly Jo Minter	...	LaDonna
Clifton Powell	...	Sharane's Brother
Verda Bridges	...	Sharane's Sister
Desi Arnez Hines II	...	Peanut
Lou B. Washington	...	Uncle Otis (as Lou D. Washington)

Storyline

Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school has decided to give him a lesson in behaviour...

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Plot Keywords:

school | party | friend | racial slur | teenager | 

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Taglines:

If they get caught it's all over. If they don't, it's just the beginning!

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Genres:

Comedy | Music | Romance

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 March 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Festa do Rap

Filming Locations:

Play's House, 2895 West 15th Street, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$26,386,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hudlin Brothers, The, Jackson/McHenry Company,The, New Line Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

House Party was originally written for DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, a.k.a. Jeffrey A. Townes and 'Will Smith'.

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Quotes

Kid: I wish I could come out and play with you tonight, but I'm a little busy... with your girl on my lap.

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Crazy Credits

When the production manager (listed elsewhere under his own name) disappeared during the making of the film, costing the production several thousand dollars, he was credited under the name "Ozus Munny" as retribution for his irresponsibility.

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Connections

References Dolemite (1975)

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Soundtracks

"Always and Forever"
Performed by Heatwave
Lyrics and Music by Rod Temperton
Published by Rodsongs (ASCAP)
Administered by Almo Music Corp.
Courtesy of CBS Records, Music Licensing Department

User Reviews

One of the funniest urban comedies ever made

House Party is sort of like a urban take on Risky Business in the sense that boy has party when parents go out of town for the weekend but the comparison end there. Kid and Play make one of the first hip hop films of the nineties which had a plot. Many young black comedic actors got their start in this film like Martin Lawerence and AJ Johnson. But the true comedic talent in the film is the late Robin Harris. The world only knows what Harris could have done. The script is smart and the direction by Regiland Hudlin is good.