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Feature film — 2001

Life as a House (2001)

7.12h 5mDrama

When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.

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A high-signal pick with 468 votes.

New Line Cinema

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Director: Irwin Winkler

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Cast & crew

Kevin Kline as George Monroe

Kevin Kline

George Monroe

Hayden Christensen as Sam Monroe

Hayden Christensen

Sam Monroe

Kristin Scott Thomas as Robin Kimball

Kristin Scott Thomas

Robin Kimball

Jena Malone as Alyssa Beck

Jena Malone

Alyssa Beck

Mary Steenburgen as Colleen Beck

Mary Steenburgen

Colleen Beck

Ian Somerhalder as Josh

Ian Somerhalder

Josh

Jamey Sheridan as Peter Kimball

Jamey Sheridan

Peter Kimball

Scott Bakula as Officer Kurt Walker

Scott Bakula

Officer Kurt Walker

Sandra Nelson as Nurse

Sandra Nelson

Nurse

Sam Robards as David Dokos

Sam Robards

David Dokos

Mike Weinberg as Adam Kimball

Mike Weinberg

Adam Kimball

Scotty Leavenworth as Ryan Kimball

Scotty Leavenworth

Ryan Kimball

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