

Housesitter
“She's turning his house into a home...hers!”
Con artist Gwen moves into Newton's empty home without his knowledge and begins setting up house, posing as his new wife.
Where to watch Housesitter in United States
Click a service to open Housesitter there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Housesitter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Housesitter
Housesitter is a 1992 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Frank Oz. The cast is led by Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn, Dana Delany. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Housesitter was produced by Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on June 12, 1992, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $26 million, it went on to gross $95 million worldwide.
- Director
- Frank Oz
- Writers
- Mark Stein, Brian Grazer
- Release date
- June 12, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $26 million
- Box office
- $95 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Housesitter cast & crew
Housesitter was directed by Frank Oz and written by Mark Stein and Brian Grazer.
The cast features Steve Martin as Newton Davis, Goldie Hawn as Gwen Phillips, Dana Delany as Becky Metcalf, Julie Harris as Edna Davis, Donald Moffat as George Davis, and Peter MacNicol as Marty.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miles Goodman, cinematography is by John A. Alonzo, and it was produced by Brian Grazer and Bernard Williams.
Is Housesitter worth watching?
Housesitter holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 469 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Housesitter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Housesitter
Housesitter isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Housesitter

Steve Martin
Newton Davis

Goldie Hawn
Gwen Phillips

Dana Delany
Becky Metcalf

Julie Harris
Edna Davis

Donald Moffat
George Davis

Peter MacNicol
Marty

Richard B. Shull
Ralph

Laurel Cronin
Mary

Roy Cooper
Winston Moseby

Christopher Durang
Reverend Lipton

Heywood Hale Broun
Travis Keller

Cherry Jones
Patty
Housesitter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Housesitter in United States?
Housesitter is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Housesitter in?
Housesitter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Housesitter?
Housesitter runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Housesitter rated?
Housesitter is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 469 ratings.











