In the House (2012)
Kernel Score: 82% · 899 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2012-09-26
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch In the House
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A sixteen-year-old boy insinuates himself into the house of a fellow student from his literature class and writes about it in essays for his French teacher. Faced with this gifted and unusual pupil, the teacher rediscovers his enthusiasm for his work, but the boy’s intrusion will unleash a series of uncontrollable events.
In the House parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that this R-rated French thriller-drama follows a manipulative teen who voyeuristically inserts himself into a classmate's family, with mature sexual themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Framed as a thriller in which the boy's intrusion 'unleashes a series of uncontrollable events,' implying tension and menace rather than graphic action.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Keywords point to sexual undercurrents including a teacher-student dynamic and homosexuality themes, consistent with the R rating; expect adult sexual situations.
- Language: Some — The R rating indicates some strong language, though no specific profanity is detailed in the signals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Fabrice Luchini as Germain
- Kristin Scott Thomas as Jeanne
- Ernst Umhauer as Claude
- Emmanuelle Seigner as Esther
- Bastien Ughetto as Rapha fils
- Denis Ménochet as Rapha père
- Jean-François Balmer as Le proviseur
- Fabrice Colson as Client de la galerie
- Yolande Moreau as Les jumelles Rosalie et Eugénie
- Catherine Davenier as Anouk - la secrétaire
In the House FAQ
Is In the House good?
In the House has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 899 audience ratings.
Where can I watch In the House?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is In the House OK for kids?
In the House is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that this R-rated French thriller-drama follows a manipulative teen who voyeuristically inserts himself into a classmate's family, with mature sexual themes.
What movies are like In the House?
If you liked In the House, try The Breakfast Club, Monster, Suck Me Shakespeer and Secret.