The House

The House

If you can't beat the house, be the house.

R 2017 · 88 min · ★ 5.6 (1K) · Comedy, Crime

When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t come through, and they’re now on the hook for tuition they can’t begin to afford. With the help of their friend and neighbor Frank also in need of a major payday they decide to open an illegal casino in his suburban house, risking everything together on a Vegas-style bacchanal where money flows, inhibitions are checked at the door, and all bets are off.

Directed by Andrew J. Cohen · Written by Brendan O'Brien

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Amy Poehler Kate Johansen
Will Ferrell Scott Johansen/The Butcher
Jason Mantzoukas Frank
Ryan Simpkins Alex Johansen
Nick Kroll Bob Schaeffer
Allison Tolman Dawn Mayweather
Rob Huebel Officer Chandler
Christina Offley Davida
Jessie Ennis Rachel
Rory Scovel Joe
Lennon Parham Martha
Cedric Yarbrough Reggie Henderson

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