Smart House (TV 1999)

A 13 year old boy wins a computerized home manned by a cyborg maid named PAT. When he and his dad move into the house, he figures that his dad will cease considering re-marrying anyone ... See full summary »

Director:

LeVar Burton

Writers:

William Hudson, Stu Krieger

Stars:

Katey Sagal, Ryan Merriman, Katie Volding

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Katey Sagal	...	Pat
Ryan Merriman	...	Ben Cooper
Katie Volding	...	Angie Cooper
Kevin Kilner	...	Nick Cooper
Jessica Steen	...	Sara Barnes
Emilio Borelli	...	Miles
Paul Linke	...	Tuttle
Jason Lansing	...	Johnny
Joshua Boyd	...	Ryan
Raquel Beaudene	...	Gwen Patroni
Niles Calloway	...	Charlie
Sean P. Donahue	...	Passing Kid (as Sean Donahuoe)
Nicole Bailey	...	Pretty Girl
Rachel Duncan	...	Judy
Susan Haskell	...	Natalie

Storyline

A 13 year old boy wins a computerized home manned by a cyborg maid named PAT. When he and his dad move into the house, he figures that his dad will cease considering re-marrying anyone since the house and PAT can handle all of the cooking and cleaning chores. However, his father soon shows an interest in the computer programmer. This sets the boy into tinkering with PAT's program and sets in motion a too wife (and mother)-like nagging robot.

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Plot Keywords:

smart house | hologram | disney channel original movie | laser cutter | table | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 June 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Casa Inteligente

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Sarah confronts PAT at the locked room she has her goggles on her forehead, but when she runs into the other room her goggles are around her neck.

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Quotes

Nick: We can't stay here forever, PAT.
Pat: Why not? Haven't I given you everything you've needed?
Ben: We need fresh air and exercise.
Pat: But I can give you sythetic air, and virtual exercise.
Ben: What about school?
Pat: Haven't you heard of home schooling?
Ben: Yes, but not where the home is the one doing the schooling.
Nick: What about friends? Kids can't survive without friends.
Pat: Oh, well we can be each other's best friends.

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Connections

Spoofs 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

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Soundtracks

"C'est La Vie"
Performed by B*Witched
Written by Edele Lynch, Keavy Lynch, Lindsay Armaou (as Lindsay Armou),
Sinéad O'Carroll (as Sinead O'Carrol), Ray Hedges, Martin Brannigan and Tracy Ackerman
Published by Sugarfree Music/Buck's Music, Chrysalis Music (ASCAP), BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) d/b/o 19 Music Ltd.,
Polygram Music Publishing, Inc.
B*Witched provided courtesy of Sony Music (UK) Limited

User Reviews

Family giggle galore!

Nick Cooper (Kevin Kilner) is a widower trying to raise two children, Ryan and Katie. Ryan, who misses his real mother very much, has a head for computers. When a contest is announced for a family to win a computer controlled house, Ryan secretly enters his family. They win! Nick is a bit reluctant to make the move until he gets a look at the home's attractive designer, Sara. Deciding to give it a whirl, Nick, Ryan and Katie begin living in the "smart" house. What could go wrong? Plenty.

This movie falls into the realm of good, clean fun. The house "talks", with a voice brought to life by Katey Sagal; consider her a kinder, gentler "big brother". The children are charming and intriguing while the film contains a romance, which should please the adult viewers. Families searching for nice films for a wintery Saturday night at home should consider this one. It is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.