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Dream House

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
67K
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Rachel Weisz, Daniel Craig, and Naomi Watts in Dream House (2011)
Soon after moving into their seemingly idyllic new home, a family learns of a brutal crime committed against former residents of the dwelling.
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  • Thriller
Soon after moving into their seemingly idyllic new home, a family learns of a brutal crime committed against former residents of the dwelling.Soon after moving into their seemingly idyllic new home, a family learns of a brutal crime committed against former residents of the dwelling.Soon after moving into their seemingly idyllic new home, a family learns of a brutal crime committed against former residents of the dwelling.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
67K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jim Sheridan
  • Writer
    • David Loucka
  • Stars
    • Daniel Craig
    • Rachel Weisz
    • Naomi Watts
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jim Sheridan
  • Writer
    • David Loucka
  • Stars
    • Daniel Craig
    • Rachel Weisz
    • Naomi Watts
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 192User reviews
    • 180Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig in Dream House (2011)
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    Naomi Watts in Dream House (2011)
    Rachel Weisz in Dream House (2011)
    Taylor Geare and Claire Geare in Dream House (2011)
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    Top cast

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    Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig
    • Will Atenton
    Rachel Weisz
    Rachel Weisz
    • Libby
    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Ann Patterson
    Elias Koteas
    Elias Koteas
    • Boyce
    Marton Csokas
    Marton Csokas
    • Jack Patterson
    Taylor Geare
    Taylor Geare
    • Trish
    Claire Geare
    Claire Geare
    • Dee Dee
    • (as Claire Astin Geare)
    Rachel Fox
    Rachel Fox
    • Chloe Patterson
    Jane Alexander
    Jane Alexander
    • Dr. Greeley
    Brian Murray
    Brian Murray
    • Dr. Medlin
    Bernadette Quigley
    Bernadette Quigley
    • Heather Keeler
    Sarah Gadon
    Sarah Gadon
    • Cindi
    Gregory Smith
    Gregory Smith
    • Artie
    Mark Wilson
    Mark Wilson
    • Capt. Conklin
    David Huband
    David Huband
    • Officer Nelson
    Martin Roach
    Martin Roach
    • Tommy
    Jean Yoon
    Jean Yoon
    • New Editor
    Lynne Griffin
    Lynne Griffin
    • Sadie
    • Director
      • Jim Sheridan
    • Writer
      • David Loucka
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During the shooting of this film, Daniel Craig (Will Atenton) and Rachel Weisz (Libby) met and started dating. Their relationship was publicly announced several months later. They married in a discreet ceremony. When asked about the movie, Craig said, "The movie didn't turn out great. But I met my wife. Fair trade."
    • Goofs
      In the diner where Will is asking the police officers about the murders, the front shot of the officers is flipped as indicated by the text on the menu in the background as well as the seating of the officers switching between shots. That's because it's being seen through the mirror behind the counter at the diner.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Medlin: Alright, now I want to show you something I showed you earlier. From five years ago.

      [plays back CCTV recording showing a violent, crazed man turning to face the camera]

      Will Atenton: [shocked pause] That's not... Peter Ward. That's... that's me.

      Dr. Medlin: You lived in this institution for five years, Peter.

      Will Atenton: No. Um... that's, that's ridiculous. I... I'm not Peter Ward. I'm Will Atenton.

      Dr. Medlin: That's the name you gave yourself. W1-1L becomes Will. The numbers 8-10-10 become Atenton. Will Atenton.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Big Picture: November 2011 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      You're Still With Me
      Written by Rachael Lawrence and Deborah Ellen

      Performed by Mavis Campbell

      Courtesy of PerfecTune Productions

    User reviews192

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    When Daniel Craig met Rachel Weisz
    I was certainly interested in seeing "Dream House," since I just got back from seeing this couple in "Betrayal." Let me tell you, from a strictly visual point of view, both of them are gorgeous, not to mention both wonderful actors on stage and on screen.

    I gather from reading a few reviews that this film suffers from the director having the final cut taken from him, a bad trailer, and being incorrectly advertised.

    I had never heard of it until I rented it. It's a thriller about a man named Will Attenton (Craig) who quits his job in order to spend time with his wife (Weisz) and two daughters. They have bought a place away from the city, but they didn't know that three of the previous four inhabitants of the house had been murdered by the husband and father. After some strange happenings, Will tries to find out what happened, which includes going to the institution where the father, Peter Ward, was sent after the murders. He was incapable of standing trial. What Will finds out is a huge shock.

    I actually liked this film, and I would have liked to have seen the director's cut, since apparently the actors were all up in arms about Jim Sheridan not being permitted to do what he wanted with the final product.

    I think for that reason, it's a tad confusing, nothing that a second viewing wouldn't solve. It's not as bad as it's been reviewed to be, and I think one poster was right - people were expecting a horror film and were disappointed. Well, I will never be disappointed about not seeing a horror film. And I'm a sucker for Daniel Craig.
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    FAQ7

    • What is 'Dream House' about?
    • Is 'Dream House' based on a book?
    • Who was the man lurking outside Will's house?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nhà Cổ Kinh Hoàng
    • Filming locations
      • Guelph, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Cliffjack Motion Pictures
      • Hell's Kitchen Films
      • Morgan Creek Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,302,340
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,129,355
      • Oct 2, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $39,984,400
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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