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Where was Life as a House filmed?

2001 film, directed by Irwin Winkler.

  • Long Beach

The story is set in California, about 245 miles (395 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
California
Filmed in
Long Beach
Distance
About 245 miles (395 km) between California and the nearest filming location.
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About Life as a House

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Released
2001
Director
Irwin Winkler
Cast
Kevin KlineKristin Scott ThomasHayden ChristensenJena MaloneMary SteenburgenIan SomerhalderMike WeinbergScotty LeavenworthSam RobardsScott Bakula
Genre
DramaComedy

George Monroe, a jaded architectural model fabricator, is living the bachelor's life in the old family shack on the coast of California.

As he exits the building with the remaining model, he collapses and is rushed to the hospital, where it is revealed he has advanced stage cancer and any treatment would be futile.

Sam, who was planning to spend the summer at his friend Corey's house in Tahoe, is forced to spend his summer with George, who has not yet revealed his terminal condition, and help his dad with the house.

Famous lines from Life as a House

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • You're not well.Robin
  • Try it, feels good.George
  • Finished or unfinished?George
  • Don't, I don't want it.Sam
  • Your hands or your tongue?George

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