

House Party
“If they get caught, it's all over. If they don't, it's just the beginning!”
Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a lesson in behavior.
Where to watch House Party in United States
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Where is House Party streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | TNT, TBS | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About House Party
House Party is a 1990 English-language comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin. The cast is led by Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, Paul Anthony. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on TNT, TBS.
House Party was produced by New Line Cinema and made in United States of America. It was released on January 20, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $26 million worldwide.
- Director
- Reginald Hudlin
- Writers
- Reginald Hudlin
- Release date
- January 20, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $26 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema
House Party cast & crew
House Party was directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Reginald Hudlin.
The cast features Christopher Reid as Kid, Christopher Martin as Play, Paul Anthony as Stab, Bowlegged Lou as Pee-Wee, B-Fine as Zilla, and Tisha Campbell as Sidney.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marcus Miller, cinematography is by Peter Deming, and it was produced by Gerald T. Olson and Warrington Hudlin.
Is House Party worth watching?
House Party holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 266 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, House Party is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch House Party
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Cast of House Party

Christopher Reid
Kid

Christopher Martin
Play

Paul Anthony
Stab

Bowlegged Lou
Pee-Wee

B-Fine
Zilla

Tisha Campbell
Sidney

A.J. Johnson
Sharane

Martin Lawrence
Bilal

John Witherspoon
Mr. Strickland

Barry Diamond
Cop #1

Mike Pniewski
Cop #2

George Clinton
D.J.
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House Party — FAQs
▸Where can I watch House Party in United States?
House Party is streaming on TNT, TBS in United States.
▸Is House Party on TNT?
Yes — House Party is currently available on TNT in United States.
▸What language is House Party in?
House Party is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is House Party?
House Party runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is House Party rated?
House Party is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 266 ratings.















