House Party (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1990, House Party is a comedy and drama film directed by Reginald Hudlin, running about 100 minutes. “If they get caught it's all over. If they don't, it's just the beginning!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. House Party stars Christopher Reid as Kid, Robin Harris as Pop, Christopher Martin as Play and Martin Lawrence as Bilal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, House Party has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TNT and TBS and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of House Party tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House Party (1990)?
- In US, House Party is available to stream on TNT and TBS, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is House Party worth watching?
- House Party holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House Party?
- House Party stars Christopher Reid, Robin Harris, Christopher Martin, Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell.
- When was House Party released?
- House Party was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.