House Arrest
Synopsis
Chanel is living the high life until one day, while out shopping with her boyfriend DeAndre, they're both arrested. As Chanel finds herself behind bars for a crime she didn't commit, a judge places her under house arrest. With nowhere to go, she is forced to move back in with her mother and daughter, who live on the ghetto side of town. While Chanel adjusts to her new lifestyle, DeAndre makes her a proposition from jail that will have her torn between her two lifestyles: take the blame or prove her innocence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Washington
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Weathersby
- Original Score
- David Vanacore
- Original Title
- House Arrest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Washington
Andrea Weathersby
David Vanacore
Pierre Chemaly
Christopher Roth
Lisa Diane Washington, William Washington, Andrea Weathersby
Department Leadership Roster
William Washington
Director
Andrea Weathersby
Writer
Lisa Diane Washington
Producer
William Washington
Producer
Christopher Roth
Editor
Pierre Chemaly
Director of Photography
Marcel Victor Prefontaine
Production Design
Heather Tenaya Warden
Costume Design
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 Arrest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House Arrest about?
Chanel is living the high life until one day, while out shopping with her boyfriend DeAndre, they're both arrested. As Chanel finds herself behind bars for a crime she didn't commit, a judge places her under house arrest. With nowhere to go, she is forced to move back in with her mother and daughter, who live on the ghetto side of town. While Chanel adjusts to her new lifestyle, DeAndre makes her a proposition from jail that will have her torn between her two lifestyles: take the blame or prove her innocence.
Who directed House Arrest?
House Arrest was directed by William Washington.
Who stars in House Arrest?
The principal cast of House Arrest includes Chico Benymon, Shelli Boone, Stacey Dash, Cory Blevins, Leslie Jones.
When was House Arrest released and how long is it?
House Arrest was released in 2012 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for House Arrest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House Arrest was composed by David Vanacore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for House Arrest?
House Arrest holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).