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Life as a House (2001) -- When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.

Overview

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Director:
Irwin Winkler
Writer (WGA):
Mark Andrus (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
9 November 2001 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Seen from a distance, it's perfect.
Plot:
When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father. | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations more
User Comments:
Hayden Christiansen's performance as Sam more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language, sexuality and drug use.
Runtime:
125 min | Argentina:122 min | Finland:120 min | Spain:127 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Bermuda more
Company:
Winkler Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The original script called for the Guster song "All the Way up to Heaven" to be used in the "car" scene that used the Guster song "Rainy Day" instead. more
Goofs:
Continuity: We see Sam putting up Christmas lights for George after he goes to the hospital. Later he's walking away from the house and we see no lights on the house. more
Quotes:
George: You're the most beautiful woman I have ever known.
Robin: What?
George: Not just physically. Even your anger's perfect.
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Movie Connections:
Features A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) more
Soundtrack:
Soluble Words more

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65 out of 76 people found the following comment useful:-
Hayden Christiansen's performance as Sam, 14 June 2003
Author: artimes from Newfoundland

People have said that Hayden Christiansen's performance was whiny and unbelievable, but, speaking as a 16 year old, I have to say I found it more believable than any other actor portraying a teenager ever. He was angst-y, angry, especially his parents, moody, distrustful, etc. And that's everything we are. Speaking as an expert whiner, yes, teenagers really are that whiney and we are that mad at the world and Hayden pulls off the anger and frustration perfectly. Some of the lines he said were familiar to me because I've heard them before in my own home. Hayden's performance was no less than stellar and he perfectly acts the rebellious, outraged teenager of the 2000s. I should know. :)

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