House Party
“If they get caught, it's all over. If they don't, it's just the beginning!”
Synopsis
Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a lesson in behavior.
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Reginald and Warrington Hudlin on Bringing Kid ’n Play to the Screen with HOUSE PARTY (1990)Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-01-26
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Christopher Reid
Kid
Christopher Martin
Play
Paul Anthony
Stab
Bowlegged Lou
Pee-Wee
B-Fine
Zilla
Tisha Campbell
Sidney
A.J. Johnson
Sharane
Martin Lawrence
Bilal
John Witherspoon
Mr. Strickland
Barry Diamond
Cop #1
Mike Pniewski
Cop #2
George Clinton
D.J.
Kelly Jo Minter
LaDonna
Robin Harris
Pop
Edith Fields
Principal
Clifton Powell
Sharane's Brother
Verda Bridges
Sharane's Sister
Desi Arnez Hines II
Peanut
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.55x
+$23.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Hudlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Hudlin
- Original Score
- Marcus Miller, Lenny White
- Original Title
- House Party
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.4M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Hudlin
Reginald Hudlin
Marcus Miller, Lenny White
Peter Deming, Randolph Sellars
Earl Watson
Gerald T. Olson, Warrington Hudlin
Department Leadership Roster
Marcus Miller
Original Music Composer
Lenny White
Original Music Composer
Bryan Jones
Production Design
Earl Watson
Editor
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
Warrington Hudlin
Producer
Reginald Hudlin
Writer
Reginald Hudlin
Director
Eddie Smith
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About House Party
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What is House Party about?
Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a lesson in behavior.
Who directed House Party?
House Party was directed by Reginald Hudlin.
Who stars in House Party?
The principal cast of House Party includes Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, Paul Anthony, Bowlegged Lou, B-Fine.
When was House Party released and how long is it?
House Party was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of House Party?
House Party had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $26.4M at the worldwide box office (10.55 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for House Party?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House Party was composed by Marcus Miller, Lenny White.
What is the age rating and content advisory for House Party?
House Party holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).