Plot — What is Bringing Down the House about?
Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets — an escaped African-American convict named Charlene — is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene tries to convince him to take her case and prove her innocence. Along the way, she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life as he gets a lesson in learning to lighten up.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 105 min |
| Audience Score | 60% (6.0/10, 766 votes) |
Bringing Down the House — FAQ
Is Bringing Down the House worth watching? Bringing Down the House holds a 6.0/10 rating from 766 viewers. Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fellow lawyer. The two agre
Who directed Bringing Down the House? Directed by Adam Shankman.
Who is in the cast of Bringing Down the House? It stars Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright, Jean Smart, Kimberly J. Brown and more.
Where can I stream Bringing Down the House? You can stream Bringing Down the House on fuboTV, FXNow. Availability may vary by region.
When did Bringing Down the House release? It released in 2003.
