House Arrest
“There's More Than One Way To Keep A Marriage Together...”
Synopsis
High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned, are acting childishly when they decide to divorce after 18 years of marriage, so they lock them up in the basement until they'll sort out their problems.
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Kyle Howard
Grover Beindorf
Jamie Lee Curtis
Janet Beindorf
Kevin Pollak
Ned Beindorf
Jennifer Tilly
Cindy Figler
Christopher McDonald
Donald Krupp
Sheila McCarthy
Gwenna Krupp
Wallace Shawn
Vic Finley
Caroline Aaron
Louise Finley
Mooky Arizona
Matt Finley
Herbert Russell
T.J. Krupp
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Brooke Figler
Amy Sakasitz
Stacy Beindorf
Colleen Camp
Mrs. Burtis
K. Todd Freeman
Officer Davis
Daniel Roebuck
Officer Brickowski
Ben Stein
Ralph Doyle
Ray Walston
Chief Rocco
Alex Seitz
Jimmy
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Winer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hitchcock
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- House Arrest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Rysher Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Winer
Michael Hitchcock
Bruce Broughton
Ueli Steiger
Ronald Roose
Harry Winer, Keith Samples, Judith A. Polone
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Winer
Director
Michael Hitchcock
Writer
Peter Jamison
Production Design
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Ronald Roose
Editor
Harry Winer
Producer
Judith A. Polone
Producer
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Ueli Steiger
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About House Arrest
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What is House Arrest about?
High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned, are acting childishly when they decide to divorce after 18 years of marriage, so they lock them up in the basement until they'll sort out their problems.
Who directed House Arrest?
House Arrest was directed by Harry Winer.
Who stars in House Arrest?
The principal cast of House Arrest includes Kyle Howard, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak, Jennifer Tilly, Christopher McDonald.
When was House Arrest released and how long is it?
House Arrest was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for House Arrest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House Arrest was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for House Arrest?
House Arrest holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).