Housesitter

Housesitter (1992)

  • 39% of critics liked it
    (18 reviews)

  • 46% of users liked it
    (39,013 ratings)

In this romantic comedy from director Frank Oz, Steve Martin plays Boston architect Newton Davis, an impulsive dreamer who builds a bucolic dream home for his girlfriend (Dana Delany) as a means of proposing to her -- only she turns him down. Three months later, the depressed Davis meets a waitress… More

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PG, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed By
Frank Oz
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 12, 1992 Wide
On DVD
Jul 21, 1998
MCA Universal Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Fred Topel, About.com

    Boring comedy. Nothing happens for about 40 minutes, then a few lies are cute, but the obvious love story is unsatisfying.

  • Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone, TheMovieChicks.com

    Likeable movie, great house.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Alexis N


    I love Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn, I think I always say that, but I loved the cast. Anyway, this movie so so cute, so funny, so charming and a bit romantic. It's just entertaining from start to finish.

  • Tim S


    Pssh.

  • Candy R


    Steve and Goldie are hilarious. Goldie just moves into Steve's house and life.

  • xGary X


    Steve Martin. Goldie Hawn. Do you really need to know any more? I didn't completely hate it, but if that's the best you can say about something...?

  • Andrew F


    I liked it. It was really clever. Goldie Hawn is hilarious. I liked Steve Martin too. Weird fact: Frank Oz directed this. He is the voice of Yoda. Weird...

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