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Dream House

    Mystery
    Drama
    Thriller
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Sep 29, 2011
Rated PG-13

Publisher Will Atenton quits a lucrative job in New York to relocate his wife, Libby, and their daughters to a quaint town in New England. However, as they settle into their home the Atentons discover that a woman and her children were murdered there, and the surviving husband is the town's prime suspect. With help from a neighbor who was close to the murdered family, Will pieces together a horrifying chain of events.

Details

  • Directors
  • Revenue$39,984,400
  • Budget
    $50,000,000
  • Vote Average
    6.2
  • Vote Count
    1337
  • Popularity
    26
  • Language
    English
  • Origin Country
    CAUS

Cast

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Daniel Craig
Will Atenton
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Naomi Watts
Ann Patterson
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Rachel Weisz
Libby Atenton
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Marton Csokas
Jack Patterson
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Elias Koteas
Boyce
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Taylor Geare
Trish
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Claire Geare
Dee Dee
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Rachel G. Fox
Chloe Patterson
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Jane Alexander
Dr. Greeley
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Brian Murray
Dr. Medlin
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Bernadette Quigley
Heather Keeler
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Sarah Gadon
Cindi
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Gregory Smith
Artie
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David Huband
Officer Nelson
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Martin Roach
Tommy
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Lynne Griffin
Sadie
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Jonathan Potts
Tony Ferguson
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Joe Pingue
Martin
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Jean Yoon
New Editor
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Marley Otto
Young Author
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Nigel Henry
Author's Assistant / Guard 1
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Bryon Mumford
Author's Assistant / Guard 2
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Ryan Blakely
Harkness Client
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Karen Glave
Harkness Receptionist
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David Fox
Building Inspector
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Adam Chuckryk
Officer Knight (uncredited)
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James Collins
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Kevin Hanchard
Sgt. Johnson (uncredited)
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Kevin B Hartley
Publishing Office Worker
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Yulia Lukin
Waitress (uncredited)
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Douglas Nyback
Angry Motorist (uncredited)
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Chris Owens
Tom Barrion (uncredited)
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Robert J. Tavenor
Angrier Motorist (uncredited)
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Mark Wilson
Capt. Conklin

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Reviews

(1)
r96sk
70%
Daniel Craig is good in the lead, while the premise is an intriguing one. However, it doesn't quite come together cohesively enough to be enjoyed on a major level. I didn't dislike <em>'Dream House'</em>, I found it alright to be honest. Craig (Will), as alluded to, is enjoyable in the main role, with Rachel Weisz (Libby) and Naomi Watts (Ann) being solid supports. The casting is probably the best thing about this film. It's the execution of the plot that holds it back. What's produced is watchable, but doesn't - at least for me - connect on any hearty level. The final act is a little clunky and messy, despite a nice reveal earlier on in the 84 minutes . It's definitely an interesting concept, but it's mostly a wasted one by the end. Reportedly, along with director John Sheridan, Craig and Weisz disagreed with the producer's final cut - no blame to them, if so. Craig, the idea and the run time stops this leaving a negative memory. I likely won't revisit it, but it's an OK - if underwhelming - production.