Bringing Down the House (2003)
Everything he needed to know about life, she learned in prison.
Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets — an escaped African-American convict named Charlene — is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene tries to convince him to take her case and prove her innocence. Along the way, she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life as he gets a lesson in learning to lighten up.
Cast
- Steve Martin - Peter Sanderson
- Queen Latifah - Charlene Morton
- Eugene Levy - Howie Rottman
- Joan Plowright - Mrs. Virginia Arness
- Jean Smart - Kate Sanderson
- Kimberly J. Brown - Sarah Sanderson
- Angus T. Jones - Georgey Sanderson
- Missi Pyle - Ashley
- Michael Rosenbaum - Todd Gendler
- Betty White - Mrs. Kline
Screenplay
- Jason Filardi (Screenplay)
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath, Brutal Prison Drama, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Hilarious Mistaken Identity and Farce, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
prison, workaholic, parent child relationship, love at first sight, ex-boyfriend, support, mistaken identity, prison escape, lawyer, female prisoner, racist remark, racism, los angeles, california, divorce, bank robbery
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bringing Down the House about?
- Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets — an escaped African-American convict named Charlene — is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene tries to convince him to take her case and prove her innocence. Along the way, she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life as he gets a lesson in learning to lighten up.
- Who directed Bringing Down the House?
- Bringing Down the House was directed by Adam Shankman.
- Who stars in Bringing Down the House?
- Bringing Down the House stars Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright, Jean Smart, Kimberly J. Brown.
- How long is Bringing Down the House?
- Bringing Down the House has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Bringing Down the House?
- Bringing Down the House is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Bringing Down the House?
- Bringing Down the House had a budget of $20M.
- How much did Bringing Down the House gross?
- Bringing Down the House grossed $133M worldwide.
- Where was Bringing Down the House produced?
- Bringing Down the House was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bringing Down the House?
- The themes of Bringing Down the House include: Divorce Process and Aftermath, Brutal Prison Drama, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Hilarious Mistaken Identity and Farce, Social Commentary and Reflection.