Life as a House (2001)
- Starring:
- Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, (more)
- Director(s):
- Irwin Winkler
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Drama
My RatingSynopsis of Life as a House
Kevin Kline stars as George, a down-on-his-luck architect in this tearjerker from Irwin Winkler (At First Sight, Guilty By Suspicion). A disdainful local character who draws disapproval from the community, particularly his neighbor played by Mary Steenburgen, George sets out to change his life after suddenly losing his longtime job and discovering he's terminally ill (he has cancer). Attempting to reconnect with his estranged and troubled son, Sam (Hayden Christiansen), George endeavors to spend the summer they have together building his dream home by the sea. The laborious process leads to the rebuilding of dissipated relationships, the birth of new ones, and all-around healing. ~ Rachel Deahl, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 124 mins
Complete Cast of Life as a House
- Kevin Kline - George
- Hayden Christensen - Sam
- Mary Steenburgen - Coleen
- Scotty Leavenworth - Ryan
- Jamey Sheridan - Peter
- Kristin Scott Thomas - Robin
- Jena Malone - Alyssa
- Mike Weinberg - Adam
- Ian Somerhalder - Josh
- Director(s):
- Irwin Winkler
- Writer(s):
- Mark Andrus
- Producer(s):
- Rob Cowan, Irwin Winkler
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Language, Not For Children, Sexual Situations, Substance Abuse)
- Categories:
- Drama
- 2001 - National Board of Review - Breakthrough Performance of the Year
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