House of D

Name: House of D
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: April 15, 2005
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 33
Cast: David Duchovny, Robin Williams, Téa Leoni

2005

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Lions Gate Films | Release Date: April 15, 2005 | PG-13

Starring: David Duchovny, Robin Williams, Téa Leoni

Summary: A comical and touching story of a man looking back at his childhood in 1970s Greenwich Village. Vividly capturing the spirit of youth in all its joy and heartbreak, House of D examines with humor and pathos a boy's harrowing coming of age and the manner in which it defines his adulthood. (Lions Gate Films)

Director: David Duchovny

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 97 min

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Kevin Thomas

A film that takes a steadfastly gentle look at some of life's harshest moments while not overlooking its joys, House of D deserves a chance to find an audience. Read full review

Peter Travers

The film looks and feels authentic, but Duchovny has powered his undeniably personal journey with a counterfeit heart. Read full review

Ella Taylor

David Duchovny’s debut as a writer-director puts little flesh on the bones of the roguish tricks he got up to as a lad in Greenwich Village in the 1970s. Read full review

J.R. Jones

Forgettable coming-of-age story. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

That someone as smart as Duchovny would get bogged down in such predictable treacle is a mystery worthy of investigation by Scully and Mulder. Read full review

Wesley Morris

House of D, is like the kind of sticky greeting card you'd find on CBS some Sunday nights. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Everyone in the film seems to be in solitary, thanks to Mr. Duchovny's stultifying style. If there was a single moment of spontaneity, it escaped me. Ditto for frivolity, though bogus poetry abounds.

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camdenl

Oct 9, 2005

David duchovney is impressive as a writer/director, but his acting holds this film back.

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ourtimehascome

Jul 19, 2017

As a director, Duchovny has some serious talent. As a writer and actor, however, he is a bit more boring than I would have expected. The plot is typical, and there isn't really anything new when it comes to coming-of-age stories. Anton Yelchin and Robin Williams give standout performances asAs a director, Duchovny has some serious talent. As a writer and actor, however, he is a bit more boring than I would have expected. The plot is typical, and there isn't really anything new when it comes to coming-of-age stories. Anton Yelchin and Robin Williams give standout performances as good friends growing up together despite their differences. As both have since passed away, it is a shame considering their individual charisma and chemistry together ultimately make the film enjoyable.… Expand

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PatC.

Nov 20, 2006

A good story, perhaps a very good story, but poorly told, perhaps very poorly told.

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billc.

Oct 28, 2005

Even giving it a three is generous. I wanted to like this, the talent is there, the basic story could make a good film.It's just told in a matter that is slow,dis-jointed and uninteresting.

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