House Party (1990)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

Reginald Hudlin

Writer (WGA):

Reginald Hudlin (written by)

Release Date:

9 March 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Music | Romance

Tagline:

If they get caught it's all over. If they don't, it's just the beginning!

Plot:

Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him...

Plot Keywords:

School | Party | Friend | Middle Class | Police Harassment

Awards:

2 wins & 10 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. July 23	4:30 PM	COMEDY
Fri. July 24	9:30 AM	COMEDY

Cast

Christopher Reid	...	Kid
Robin Harris	...	Pop
Christopher Martin	...	Play
Martin Lawrence	...	Bilal
Tisha Campbell-Martin	...	Sidney (as Tisha Campbell)
A.J. Johnson	...	Sharane
Paul Anthony	...	Stab
Bowlegged Lou	...	Pee-Wee
B-Fine	...	Zilla
Edith Fields	...	Principal
Kelly Jo Minter	...	LaDonna
Clifton Powell	...	Sharane's Brother
Verda Bridges	...	Sharane's Sister
Desi Arnez Hines II	...	Peanut
Lou B. Washington	...	Uncle Otis (as Lou D. Washington)

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:L | Australia:M | Norway:15 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A | Finland:K-12 | Germany:12 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company:

New Line Cinema

Trivia:

Cameo: [Warrington Hudlin]one of the two burglars that are chased by the dog.

Quotes:

Play: After we get Kid we're gonna get a bite to eat at Burger King.
Sharane: [excited] Burger King?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saved by the Bell: House Party (#2.5)" (1990)

Soundtrack:

Bull Pen Blues

Pump up the bass and revel it.

I will never forget the first time I saw this movie. BOOM - this is a real party movie and the sounds are so great. Then there are the haircuts. You gotta check out the haircuts! And the wicked funny script. Boys and girls..... This is entertainment.