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Houseguest (1995)

 -  Comedy  -  6 January 1995 (USA)
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In hot water with the mob over an unpaid debt, a con man poses as a family friend in an affluent Pennsylvania suburb.

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Storyline

Kevin Franklin is a con man whose mouth is bigger than him, but it doesn't help him much when he's in with the mob for $50,000. Trying to avoid a gambling addict boss, and his two stupid henchmen, Kevin poses as a childhood friend to Gary Young, a workaholic father whose own life is in turmoil in an affluent Pennsylvania suburb. Written by MonkeyKingMA

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

He came. He ate. He stayed. See more »

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for language, double entendre humor and some comic violence | See all certifications »
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Release Date:

6 January 1995 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Convidado à Força  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$10,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$26,325,256 (USA)
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia

John Candy was apparently considered to be the top choice to play the character Kevin Franklin but died before filming began. See more »

Goofs

When Derek is with the family at the wine tasting, the audio says "me, xylophone extraordinaire" when watching his lips he clearly is mouthing something else. See more »

Quotes

[Kevin checking the contents of 'his suit bag']
Kevin: All right let's see what we've got... I don't care if it don't look good,just fit...
[noticing the 'GFH' initials on the suit]
Kevin: GFH?
[he looks further and he found the brand tag]
Kevin: Groverton Funeral Home? I'm dead... I'm *dead*...
[guests wondering what 'GFH' stands for at Kevin's suit]
1st Guest: What is that stand for?
Kevin: My great-grandfather, General Francois Heimlich Manuever, World War 1 and 2
1st Guest: Good guy.
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Connections

References Tough Guys (1974) See more »

Soundtracks

"Whoa Whoa Hey"
Written by Mike Watts, Randall Miller, Jody Savin
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User Reviews

 
Super Movie!
15 July 2000 | by (Oregon, USA) – See all my reviews

What a great movie this is. Humorous, well acted, dramatic, and well written.

A Pittsburgh get rich-quick man, Kevin Franklin (Sinbad) is in big trouble! He borrowed money from the bad guys, and now they want it back, or Franklin is history! In attempt to skip town at the airport, Franklin runs into Gary Young (poor old Phil Hartman) who is waiting for his old friend Derek Bond who he hasn't seen in 25 years. Franklin becomes Bond, and lives with Gary for a few days. What an adventure he has, not knowing who Derek Bond is, and trying to be him! A lot of excitement and humor happens now! Kevin learns a lot, but also teaches Gary's family things they needed to help them from falling apart. Kevin really improves the Youngs, and they improve him. Now if only the bad guys weren't still after Franklin. Can Kevin get the Youngs to help him with the bad guys, and will they all make it?!

If you like Sinbad and poor old Phil Hartman, check this movie out. It's also great for you if you like adventures and comedies. On a scale of 1-10, I give this movie a nine (9), and a letter grade of A! Check it out for yourself. You'll have a ball, and you might even learn some important stuff!


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