Life as a House
Shortly after being fired from his job of 20 years, divorced architect Kevin Kline learns that he only has a few months to live due to cancer. Against the odds, he decides to build his dream house in place of his decrepit shack in the time he has left, while simultaneously mending his relationship with his embittered son. Kristin Scott Thomas, Hayden Christensen and Jena Malone co-star in this poignant drama.
Year: 2001
Genre: Drama, Dysfunctional Families
Country: USA
Director: Irwin Winkler
Starring: Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, Hayden Christensen, Jena Malone, Mary Steenburgen
Duration: 126 Minutes
Rating: R13 - Drug use, offensive language and sexual themes
7.5/10
Location in store: Drama
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