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House of Cards

  • TV Series
  • 2013–20182013–2018
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 51m
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8.7/10
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Robin Wright in House of Cards (2013)
The final season of "House Of Cards" premieres Nov. 2, 2018.
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A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
495K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
348
13
  • Creator
    • Beau Willimon(created for television by)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Michel Gill
    • Robin Wright
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  • Creator
    • Beau Willimon(created for television by)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Michel Gill
    • Robin Wright
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 918User reviews
    • 168Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #95
    • Won 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 35 wins & 218 nominations total

    Episodes73

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    Videos72

    A Guide to the Films of David Fincher
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    A Guide to the Films of David Fincher
    Essential Guide to the Work of Robin Wright
    Clip 7:01
    Essential Guide to the Work of Robin Wright
    "The First" Cast Connections: Meet the Mars Mission's Crew
    Clip 3:57
    "The First" Cast Connections: Meet the Mars Mission's Crew
    Season 6: Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:01
    Season 6: Official Trailer
    Season 6: Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    Season 6: Teaser Trailer
    "Grave" Teaser
    Trailer 0:27
    "Grave" Teaser
    "House of Cards": Final Season Trailer
    Trailer 0:46
    "House of Cards": Final Season Trailer
    Season 5 | Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:38
    Season 5 | Official Trailer
    House of Cards Season 5 Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 0:28
    House of Cards Season 5 Teaser Trailer
    Season 4 Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    Season 4 Official Trailer
    Season 3 Teaser - "White House Portrait"
    Trailer 0:30
    Season 3 Teaser - "White House Portrait"
    Season 3 Trailer
    Trailer 0:45
    Season 3 Trailer

    Photos1615

    Cody Fern in House of Cards (2013)
    Diane Lane, Greg Kinnear, and Cody Fern in House of Cards (2013)
    Robin Wright, Greg Kinnear, and Campbell Scott in House of Cards (2013)
    Diane Lane and Robin Wright in House of Cards (2013)
    Diane Lane, Robin Wright, and Greg Kinnear in House of Cards (2013)
    Ellen Burstyn and Aaron Marcus in House of Cards (2013)
    Patricia Clarkson in House of Cards (2013)
    Patricia Clarkson in House of Cards (2013)
    Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright in House of Cards (2013)
    Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright in House of Cards (2013)
    Joel Kinnaman in House of Cards (2013)
    Robin Wright in House of Cards (2013)

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    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Francis Underwoodas Francis Underwood
    65 episodes65 eps • 2013–2017
    Michel Gill
    Michel Gill
    • President Garrett Walkeras President Garrett Walker…
    25 episodes25 eps • 2013–2017
    Robin Wright
    Robin Wright
    • Claire Underwoodas Claire Underwood
    73 episodes73 eps • 2013–2018
    Kate Mara
    Kate Mara
    • Zoe Barnesas Zoe Barnes
    14 episodes14 eps • 2013–2016
    Michael Kelly
    Michael Kelly
    • Doug Stamperas Doug Stamper
    72 episodes72 eps • 2013–2018
    Justin Doescher
    Justin Doescher
    • Frank Underwood Securityas Frank Underwood Security…
    52 episodes52 eps • 2014–2018
    Derek Cecil
    Derek Cecil
    • Seth Graysonas Seth Grayson
    50 episodes50 eps • 2014–2018
    Jayne Atkinson
    Jayne Atkinson
    • Catherine Durantas Catherine Durant
    38 episodes38 eps • 2013–2018
    Nathan Darrow
    Nathan Darrow
    • Edward Meechumas Edward Meechum
    35 episodes35 eps • 2013–2016
    Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali
    • Remy Dantonas Remy Danton
    33 episodes33 eps • 2013–2016
    Boris McGiver
    Boris McGiver
    • Tom Hammerschmidtas Tom Hammerschmidt
    30 episodes30 eps • 2013–2018
    Paul Sparks
    Paul Sparks
    • Thomas Yatesas Thomas Yates
    28 episodes28 eps • 2015–2018
    Molly Parker
    Molly Parker
    • Jackie Sharpas Jackie Sharp
    25 episodes25 eps • 2014–2016
    Neve Campbell
    Neve Campbell
    • Leann Harveyas Leann Harvey
    25 episodes25 eps • 2016–2017
    Jeremy Holm
    Jeremy Holm
    • Nathan Greenas Nathan Green
    25 episodes25 eps • 2014–2018
    Marla Aaron Wapner
    Marla Aaron Wapner
    • WH Press Corpas WH Press Corp…
    25 episodes25 eps • 2013–2017
    Nini Le Huynh
    Nini Le Huynh
    • Claire's Assistantas Claire's Assistant…
    24 episodes24 eps • 2015–2018
    Gregory Divers
    • White House Press Corpsas White House Press Corps…
    23 episodes23 eps • 2013–2018
    • Creator
      • Beau Willimon(created for television by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Michel Gill (President Walker) and Jayne Atkinson (Catherine Durant) are married in real life.
    • Quotes

      Francis Underwood: Such a waste of talent. He chose money over power. In this town, a mistake nearly everyone makes. Money is the McMansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years. Power is the old stone building that stands for centuries. I cannot respect someone who doesn't see the difference.

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      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #18.25 (2013)

    User reviews918

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    5 Seasons Of Highly Addictive Political Drama And Darkly Funny Satire
    I love spectacular TV-shows with amazing production values like Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead, but I have to say: although House of Cards has little interest in jaw-dropping images or gruesome make-up effects, it delivers just as many dark thrills to keep you glued to your seat as the action-heavy flagships of HBO and AMC. It's a testament to the writers', directors' and actors' talents that a show which mostly consists of people talking is as much a prime candidate for binge- watching as the shows I've mentioned before, so for those of you who haven't started watching it yet, be warned: House of Cards is highly addictive.

    The show is based on the acclaimed BBC mini-series of the same name from 1990, but while the original show focused on the inner workings of British politics, the remake is entirely US based and concentrates on the rise of power-hungry congressman Francis Underwood who is played by Kevin Spacey. On the surface, the show might appear to be a political drama - which it certainly is - but it's also so much more than that. House of Cards combines a vast number of genres; it's a thriller, a love story, a black comedy and a satire - and a very interesting lesson in US politics, which, given creator Beau Willimon's profound knowledge on the subject (he used to work as a campaign aid for Hillary Clinton, Bill Bradley and Howard Dean), is probably a lot more accurate than what we would like to believe.

    It's also worth mentioning that House of Cards was heavily inspired by certain works of William Shakespeare. The character of Francis Underwood is a combination of Richard III and Macbeth, and in true Shakespeare manner, he often addresses the audience directly to inform us of his evil schemes. As in the bard's two famous plays, the villain is also the protagonist and - to a certain degree - the person you root for. And what makes him so much fun and so compelling to watch here, is - regardless what you think of him as a person - Kevin Spacey's performance. Spacey's portrayal of a charming but deadly predator is simply perfect; despite the character's obvious willingness to go to extreme lengths to get what he wants, Spacey always keeps him believable and avoids the temptation of making him appear like a caricature or as over-the-top as Richard III in the play. But many of his co-stars are just as impressive; some of them actually downright outshine the famous oscar-winner, and especially Robin Wright gives an amazing performance as Underwood's equally ambitious wife and partner in crime (yes, season 6 is a let-down, especially the final episode, but that's not Wright's fault).

    To sum up my overall impressions: Under the guidance of David Fincher (who serves as an executive producer on the show and also directed the first couple of episodes), Beau Willimon has developed one of the smartest and most entertaining TV-shows - with one of the most impressive casts - contemporary television has to offer. Seasons 1-5 are highly recommended.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ván Bài Chính Trị
    • Filming locations
      • 2601 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    • Production companies
      • Media Rights Capital (MRC)
      • Netflix
      • Panic Pictures (II)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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