Dream House

Dream House

Once upon a time, there were two little girls who lived in a house.

PG-13 2011 · 84 min · ★ 6.2 (1K) · Mystery, Drama, Thriller

Publisher Will Atenton quits a lucrative job in New York to relocate his wife, Libby, and their daughters to a quaint town in New England. However, as they settle into their home the Atentons discover that a woman and her children were murdered there, and the surviving husband is the town's prime suspect. With help from a neighbor who was close to the murdered family, Will pieces together a horrifying chain of events.

Directed by Jim Sheridan · Written by David Loucka

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Daniel Craig Will Atenton
Naomi Watts Ann Patterson
Rachel Weisz Libby Atenton
Marton Csokas Jack Patterson
Elias Koteas Boyce
Taylor Geare Trish
Claire Geare Dee Dee
Rachel Fox Chloe Patterson
Jane Alexander Dr. Greeley
Brian Murray Dr. Medlin
Bernadette Quigley Heather Keeler
Sarah Gadon Cindi

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