Housebound
“Terror gets domesticated.”
Synopsis
When Kylie Bucknell is sentenced to home detention, she's forced to come to terms with her unsociable behaviour, her blabbering mother and a hostile spirit who seems less than happy about the new living arrangement.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Housebound Official Trailer 1 (2014) - Comedy Thriller HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-22
Top Cast
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Morgana O'Reilly
Kylie Bucknell
Rima Te Wiata
Miriam Bucknell
Glen-Paul Waru
Amos
Ross Harper
Graeme
Cameron Rhodes
Dennis
Millen Baird
Officer Grayson
Bruce Hopkins
Officer Carson
Ryan Lampp
Eugene
Ian Mune
Judge
Wallace Chapman
Hollis
Mick Innes
Kraglund
David Van Horn
Justin
Nikki Si'ulepa
Leslie
Kitty Riddell
Elizabeth Chalmers
Lila Sharp
Young Kylie (Voice)
Louise Mills
Fitness Host
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 20, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerard Johnstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerard Johnstone
- Original Score
- Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
- Original Title
- Housebound
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Semi-Professional, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerard Johnstone
Gerard Johnstone
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
Simon Riera
Gerard Johnstone
Luke Sharpe, Ant Timpson, Chris Lambert, Daniel Story, Michael Kumerich
Department Leadership Roster
Gerard Johnstone
Director
Simon Riera
Director of Photography
Gerard Johnstone
Writer
Luke Sharpe
Producer
Gerard Johnstone
Editor
Anya Whitlock
Production Design
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
Original Music Composer
Aaron Lupton
Stunt Coordinator
Steve McQuillan
Stunt Coordinator
Beth Rickards
Costume Design
Jane Bucknell
Production Design
Matt Westbrooke
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lissy Mayer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Housebound
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Housebound about?
When Kylie Bucknell is sentenced to home detention, she's forced to come to terms with her unsociable behaviour, her blabbering mother and a hostile spirit who seems less than happy about the new living arrangement.
Who directed Housebound?
Housebound was directed by Gerard Johnstone.
Who stars in Housebound?
The principal cast of Housebound includes Morgana O'Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru, Ross Harper, Cameron Rhodes.
When was Housebound released and how long is it?
Housebound was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Housebound?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Housebound was composed by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Housebound?
Housebound holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).