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29/06/2017 Comedy, Crime 1h 28m
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If you can't beat the house, be the house.

Overview

When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t come through, and they’re now on the hook for tuition they can’t begin to afford. With the help of their friend and neighbor Frank also in need of a major payday they decide to open an illegal casino in his suburban house, risking everything together on a Vegas-style bacchanal where money flows, inhibitions are checked at the door, and all bets are off.

  1. Brendan O'Brien

    Writer

  2. Andrew J. Cohen

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Amy Poehler

    Kate Johansen

  2. Will Ferrell

    Scott Johansen/The Butcher

  3. Jason Mantzoukas

    Frank

  4. Ryan Simpkins

    Alex Johansen

  5. Nick Kroll

    Bob Schaeffer

  6. Allison Tolman

    Dawn Mayweather

  7. Rob Huebel

    Officer Chandler

  8. Christina Offley

    Davida

  9. Jessie Ennis

    Rachel

  10. View more

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Reviews

A review by Reno
Written by Reno on 2018-02-04
**There's always an alternate way to deal with everything issue!**

One of those comedies that every year makes out. Despite not the best film, still fun to watch. But the thing is it is not a big screen film. I mean for todays world, watching this kind in cinemas, totally useless. On the weekends, watching it with a bunch of friends on the streaming platform or television would do better.

The story was much better than I anticipated. It was about the parents who lost their daughter's college scholarship, now wants an alternative solution, so they decide to go illegal. I mean gamble and t...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$40,000,000.00

Revenue
$34,200,000.00

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