House (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1986, House is a comedy and horror film directed by Steve Miner, running about 93 minutes. “Ding dong, You’re dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roger Cobb is an author who has just separated from his wife. He moves into a new house and tries to work on a novel based on his experiences in the Vietnam War. Strange things start happening around him; little things at first, but as they become more frequent, Cobb becomes aware that the house resents his presence.
Who’s in it. House stars William Katt as Roger Cobb, George Wendt as Harold Gorton, Richard Moll as Big Ben and Kay Lenz as Sandy Sinclair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House page.
If you liked it. Fans of House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House (1986)?
- In US, House is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is House worth watching?
- House holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House?
- House stars William Katt, George Wendt, Richard Moll, Kay Lenz and Mary Stavin.
- When was House released?
- House was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.