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Shithouse

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2020 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 Carnal Knowledge, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • An animal is harmed or dies.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Lonely college freshman Alex has closed himself off from his peers, who all appear to have this whole "college thing" figured out. But everything changes one night when Alex takes a leap and attends a party at Shithouse - a legendary party fraternity - where he forges a strong connection with Maggie.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $18K worldwide on a $80K budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 47K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Cooper Raiff

  • Cooper RaiffAlex Malmquist
  • Dylan GelulaMaggie Hill
  • Amy LandeckerMom
  • Logan MillerSam
  • Olivia Scott WelchJess
  • Abby QuinnGeorgia
  • Joy SundaySophia
  • Ashley PadillaDG
  • Tre HallGarrett
  • Alina PatraJulia