COMEDY . 1996 . 1h 48m . 5.3/10

House Arrest_

"There's More Than One Way To Keep A Marriage Together..."

High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned, are acting childishly when they decide to divorce after 18 years of marriage, so they lock them up in the basement until they'll sort out their problems.

Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak, Kyle Howard
5.3/10
Rating
1h 48m
Runtime
1996
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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There's More Than One Way To Keep A Marriage Together...

High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned, are acting childishly when they decide to divorce after 18 years of marriage, so they lock them up in the basement until they'll sort out their problems.

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Cast
Jamie Lee Curtis stars as Janet Beindorf in House Arrest.
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Year context
House Arrest was released 30 years ago in 1996.
Overview
High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned, are acting childishly when they decide to divorce after ...
House Arrest is a Comedy, Family film with a runtime of 1h 48m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (135 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is House Arrest about?
High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned, are acting childishly when they decide to divorce after 18 years of marriage, so they lock them up in the basement until they'll sort out their problems.
How long is House Arrest?
House Arrest has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who stars in House Arrest?
The cast of House Arrest includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak, Kyle Howard, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jennifer Tilly.
What is the rating of House Arrest?
House Arrest has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 135 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy Family
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