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Bringing Down the House (2003)
Front Cover Actor Back Cover
Steve Martin Peter Sanderson
Queen Latifah Charlene Morton
Eugene Levy Howie Rosenthal
Joan Plowright Mrs. Arness
Jean Smart Kate
Missi Pyle Ashley
Kimberly J. Brown Sarah Sanderson
Steve Harris Widow
Angus T. Jones Georgey Sanderson
Michael Rosenbaum Todd Gendler
Betty White Mrs. Kline
Victor Webster Aaron Blair
Michael Ensign Daniel Barnes
Queen Latifah
Steve Martin
Eugene Levy
Joan Plowright
Jean Smart
Eugene Levy Howie Rottman
Jim Haynie Ed Tobias
Aengus James Mike
Jernard Burks Widow's Bodyguard
Bronzell Miller Widow's Bodyguard
Matt Lutz Aaron
Randy Oglesby FBI Agent
Jesse Corti Italian FBI Agent
Smalls Doorman
Victor Webster Glen
Teddy Lane Jr. Big Man
Vincent Ward Big Man (as Vincent M. Ward)
Tracey Cherelle Jones Sofia
Josh Waters College Party Boy
Anne Fletcher Saleslady
John Prosky Male Commentator
Alonzo Bodden Bear
Seth Howard Caddy
Diana Carreno Hip Hopper
Tim Stevenson Hip Hopper
Eddie Garcia Hip Hopper
Sundy Carter Flygirl
Anne Bellamy Hostess
Robin Michelle McClamb Bartender
Walter Addison Mr. Kline
Gina Morelli Rosa
Seth Altschull Waiter
Deezer D Heavy Guy
Kelly Price Nightclub Singer
Candace Jackson Backup Singer
Erika Nuri Backup Singer
Faida Amana Brigham Down Low Dancer
Aminah Abdul-Jillil Down Low Dancer
Barry Lee Youngblood Down Low Dancer
Cris Judd Down Low Dancer (as Cristian L. Judd)
Oscar Orosco Down Low Dancer (as Oscar L. Orosco)
Garland R. Spencer Down Low Dancer
Montrose Hagins Charlene's Neighbor
Laura Grady Hotel Hostess (as Laura Grady Peterson)
Movie Details
Genre Comedy
Director Adam Shankman
Producer Ashok Amritraj; David Hoberman
Writer Jason Filardi
Studio Buena Vista
Language English
Audience Rating PG-13
Running Time 105 mins
Country USA
Color Color
IMDb Rating 5.6
Plot
A man looking for a woman just like himself ends up with someone quite different in this farcical comedy. Peter Sanderson ( Steve Martin ) is a lawyer who is having trouble getting his life back on track after his wife, Kate ( Jean Smart ), divorces him; he's also adjusting to his new status as a single father. Looking for companionship, Peter tries an internet dating site and virtually meets "lawyer-girl," an attractive and single fellow attorney. Peter makes a date with her, but the woman who arrives at his door turns out to be Charlene Morton ( Queen Latifah ), who not only isn't a lawyer, she turns out to be an escaped convict. Charlene is also a brash and brassy African-American, while Peter is perhaps the most tightly wound white guy in L.A. Charlene explains to Peter that she's strung him along because she's innocent of the crime for which she was convicted, and she needs a top-notch attorney to help prove her case. Peter isn't the least bit interested at first, but Charlene isn't the sort of woman to take "no" for an answer, and in time she wears him down and agrees to help. As Charlene moves into Peter's home, she helps him to loosen up and unleash his inner groove, which quite surprises Kate, and her down-to-earth advice comes in handy for Peter's son and daughter. But Charlene may end up going too far when Peter is asked to entertain Mrs. Arness ( Joan Plowright ), a wealthy woman looking for a new law firm. Bringing Down the House also features Eugene Levy as Howie, one of Peter's friends who takes a keen interest in Charlene, and Betty White as one of Peter's neighbors. — Mark Deming
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 92
Collection Status In Collection
Links IMDB
DVD Empire
Amazon US
Product Details
Edition Special Edition
Format DVD
Region Region 1
Screen Ratio Widescreen 2.35:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
UPC (Barcode) 786936227130
Release Date 8/5/2003
Packaging Keep Case
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Stereo
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Extra Features
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
"Breaking Down Bringing Down the House" Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
Queen Latifah Music Video "Better Than the Rest"
"The Godfather of Hop" Featurette - A Close-up look at Eugene Levy with tongue firmly planted in cheek.
"Da Commentary" With Director Adam Shankman and Writer Jason Filardi