Life as a House 2001 · USA · 125 minutes · R · Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations. family drama medical drama Stars: Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, Hayden Christensen Director: Irwin Winkler Seen from a distance, it's perfect. When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father. Tags: battling illness, fathers and sons, haunted by the past 7.5 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like Seen from a distance, it's perfect. When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father. Tags: battling illness, fathers and sons, haunted by the past, midlife crises, obsessive quests Watch Life as a House trailer Starring of Life as a House Kevin Kline as George Monroe Kristin Scott Thomas as Robin Kimball Hayden Christensen as Sam Monroe Jena Malone as Alyssa Beck Mary Steenburgen as Colleen Beck Ian Somerhalder as Josh Scott Bakula as Officer Kurt Walker Sandra Nelson as Nurse Sam Robards as David Dokos Storyline of Life as a House When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father. Genre: drama Theme: battling illness, fathers and sons, haunted by the past, midlife crises, obsessive quests Mood: a good cry, only human, triumph of the spirit Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: adult language, not for children, sexual situations, substance abuse MPA rating: R Award: Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations. Budget: 18000000 Rating of Life as a House 7.5 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Life as a House Write your review or comment