Housesitter
Seen it?1992 | 102 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (36% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Wedding Crashers or The Seven Year Itch, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Con artist Gwen moves into Newton's empty home without his knowledge and begins setting up house, posing as his new wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$95 million worldwide on a $26 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Oz
- Steve MartinNewton Davis
- Goldie HawnGwen Phillips
- Dana DelanyBecky Metcalf
- Julie HarrisEdna Davis
- Donald MoffatGeorge Davis
- Peter MacNicolMarty
- Richard B. ShullRalph
- Laurel CroninMary
- Roy CooperWinston Moseby
- Christopher DurangReverend Lipton