
Housesitter
She's turning his house into a home...hers!
Directed by Frank Oz
Produced by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
A lighthearted romantic comedy built on deception and mistaken identity that uses con-artist chaos to engineer warmth and connection.
Con artist Gwen moves into Newton's empty home without his knowledge and begins setting up house, posing as his new wife.
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Is Housesitter sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Housesitter easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Housesitter one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 87% of films.
Is Housesitter violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Does Housesitter end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Housesitter scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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