Houseguest

Houseguest

He came. He ate. He stayed.

Directed by Randall Miller

Produced by Caravan Pictures, Hollywood Pictures

1995109 min5.5 / 10

A lighthearted holiday comedy about a con man infiltrating an affluent family, balancing comedic chaos with seasonal warmth and the threat of mob danger.

In hot water with the mob over an unpaid debt, a con man poses as a family friend in an affluent Pennsylvania suburb.

Questions people ask

  • Is Houseguest sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Houseguest easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Houseguest violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Houseguest end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Houseguest scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity22

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise22

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Houseguest

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Houseguest

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Houseguest, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Houseguest, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Houseguest, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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