Smart House (1999) (TV)

User Rating:

5.4/10   

Director:

LeVar Burton

Writers (WGA):

William Hudson (written by) and
Stu Krieger (written by)

Release Date:

26 June 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Family | Sci-Fi

Plot:

Meet the Coopers. An average American family. Meet Dad (Kilner), a widwoer and a father. Meet Agie (Volding)...

Plot Keywords:

Hologram | Laser Cutter | Disney Channel Original Movie

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Katey Sagal	...	Pat
Ryan Merriman	...	Ben Cooper
Katie Volding	...	Angie Cooper
Kevin Kilner	...	Nick Cooper
Jessica Steen	...	Sara Barnes
Emilio Borelli	...	Miles
Paul Linke	...	Tuttle
Jason Lansing	...	Johnny
Joshua Boyd	...	Ryan
Raquel Beaudene	...	Gwen Patroni
Niles Calloway	...	Charlie
Sean P. Donahue	...	Passing Kid (as Sean Donahuoe)
Nicole Bailey	...	Pretty Girl
Rachel Duncan	...	Judy
Susan Haskell	...	Natalie

Runtime:

USA:82 min | USA:90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:Approved | Australia:G

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Goofs:

Continuity: During the interview when the lady reporter asks a question she doesn't have a microphone, but when she asks a second question she has a microphone, and when it goes to all the reporters laughing she doesn't have a microphone.

Quotes:

Angie: [to Sara] Are you a genius?
Ben: I've heard Geniuses are impossible to live with. They make everyone around them feel inferior.
Sara: You don't have to worry, I'm not that smart.
Ben: Oh no, you shouldn't sell yourself short, you should be proud of your big... giant brain.

Soundtrack:

The House Is Jumpin'

Family giggle galore!

Nick Cooper (Kevin Kilner) is a widower trying to raise two children, Ryan and Katie. Ryan, who misses his real mother very much, has a head for computers. When a contest is announced for a family to win a computer controlled house, Ryan secretly enters his family. They win! Nick is a bit reluctant to make the move until he gets a look at the home's attractive designer, Sara. Deciding to give it a whirl, Nick, Ryan and Katie begin living in the "smart" house. What could go wrong? Plenty.

This movie falls into the realm of good, clean fun. The house "talks", with a voice brought to life by Katey Sagal; consider her a kinder, gentler "big brother". The children are charming and intriguing while the film contains a romance, which should please the adult viewers. Families searching for nice films for a wintery Saturday night at home should consider this one. It is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.