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Bringing Down the House

Everything he needed to know about life, she learned in prison.
2003 | 105m | English

(40705 votes)

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Popularity: 4 (history)

Director: Adam Shankman
Writer: Jason Filardi
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Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets — an escaped African-American convict named Charlene — is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene tries to convince him to take her case and prove her innocence. Along the way, she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life as he gets a lesson in learning to lighten up.
Release Date: Mar 07, 2003
Director: Adam Shankman
Writer: Jason Filardi
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Keywords prison, love at first sight, parent child relationship, workaholic, ex-boyfriend, support, prison escape, mistaken identity, lawyer, female prisoner, racist remark, racism, los angeles, california, divorce, bank robbery, catfight, single father, racial stereotype, wrongful conviction, country club, online dating, divorced man, online chat, catfishing, pool party, all work no play
Production Companies Hyde Park Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $132,700,000
Budget: $20,000,000
Updates Updated: Aug 09, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Steve Martin Peter Sanderson
Queen Latifah Charlene Morton
Eugene Levy Howie Rottman
Joan Plowright Mrs. Virginia Arness
Jean Smart Kate Sanderson
Kimberly J. Brown Sarah Sanderson
Angus T. Jones Georgey Sanderson
Missi Pyle Ashley
Michael Rosenbaum Todd Gendler
Betty White Mrs. Kline
Steve Harris Widow
Jim Haynie Ed Tobias
Aengus James Mike
Jernard Burks Widow's Bodyguard
Bronzell Miller Widow's Bodyguard
Matt Lutz Aaron
Randy Oglesby FBI Agent
Jesse Corti Italian FBI Agent
Smalls Doorman
Victor Webster Glen
Teddy Lane Jr. Big Man
Vincent M. Ward Big Man
Michael Ensign Daniel Barnes
Tracey Cherelle Jones Sofia
Josh Waters College Party Boy
Anne Fletcher Saleslady
John Prosky Male Commentator
Alonzo Bodden Bear
Seth Howard Caddy
Diana Carreno Hip Hopper
Tim Stevenson Hip Hopper
Eddie Garcia Hip Hopper
Sundy Carter Flygirl
Anne Bellamy Hostess
Robin Michelle McClamb Bartender
Walter Addison Mr. Kline
Gina Morelli Rosa
Seth Altschull Waiter
Deezer D Heavy Guy
Kelly Price Nightclub Singer
Candace Jackson Backup Singer
Erika Nuri Backup Singer
Faida Amana Brigham Down Low Dancer
Aminah Abdul-Jillil Down Low Dancer
Barry Lee Youngblood Down Low Dancer
Cris Judd Down Low Dancer
Oscar Orosco Down Low Dancer
Garland Spencer Down Low Dancer
Montrose Hagins Charlene's Neighbor
Laura Grady Hotel Hostess
Erik Betts House Guest #4
Christianna Carmine Club Goer
Wahayn Inello Clayton Club Goer
Paul Hopkins Party Guest
Daymond Johnson Partygoer
Michelle McGinty Attorney in Photo
Lucas Meyers Valet
Bibi Nshimba Club Goer
Name Job
Jason Filardi Screenplay
Gerald B. Greenberg Editor
Michael McQuarn Music Supervisor
Pamela Withers Costume Design
Linda DeScenna Production Design
Daryl Kass Unit Production Manager
Daniel Silverberg First Assistant Director
Robert Jauregui Stunts
Ron McCord Stunts
David Hugghins Stunts
Barbara Bernhardt Stunts
David M. Morizot Stunts
C.C. Taylor Stunts
Mary Fallick Stunts
Ben Jensen Stunts
James Nedza Art Direction
Mitch Sutton Art Department Coordinator
Ric McElvin Set Decoration
Nancy Gilmore Leadman
Virginia Burton Costume Supervisor
Jill Korengold Set Costumer
Jennifer Dozier Costumer
Lynda Gurasich Key Hair Stylist
Mary Guerrero Assistant Hairstylist
Julie Taylor Hairstylist
Felicity Bowring Key Makeup Artist
Amy Schmiederer Assistant Makeup Artist
Frank Griffin Makeup Artist
Sharron Reynolds-Enriquez Script Supervisor
David MacMillan Sound Mixer
Harrison D. Marsh Boom Operator
Kevin E. Patterson Utility Sound
Ellen Adolph Production Accountant
Gary Levy First Assistant Accountant
Marlene Marks Payroll Accountant
Angie Ryan Second Assistant Accountant
Nicole Abellera Hallman Casting Assistant
David E. Diano "A" Camera Operator
Rob Morey First Assistant "A" Camera
Craig Kohlhoff Second Assistant "A" Camera
Andy Shuttleworth "B" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
David Chameides "B" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
David Richert First Assistant "B" Camera
Renee Treyball Second Assistant "B" Camera
Danny Miller First Assistant Editor
David A. Whittaker Supervising Sound Editor
Cliff Latimer ADR Supervisor
James Matheny Dialogue Editor
Donald Flick Sound Editor
Mary Ruth Smith Sound Editor
Shawn Kennelly Foley Mixer
Sean Rowe Foley Artist
Laura Macias Foley Artist
Chris David Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Terry Rodman Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Eric Thompson ADR Mixer
Bob E. Krattiger Gaffer
Lonnie S. Gatlin Best Boy Electric
Tim Marshall Rigging Gaffer
Michael Anderson Key Grip
Audie Aragon Dolly Grip
Ellen Freund Property Master
David Saltzman Assistant Property Master
Marc A. Hammer Production Coordinator
Lois Walker Production Coordinator
Erin Engman Assistant Production Coordinator
Nancy Deren Set Designer
Rich Romig Set Designer
Dennis DeWaay Construction Coordinator
Molly Allen Location Manager
Kei Rowan-Young Assistant Location Manager
Briana Burke Assistant Location Manager
Shelley Kirkwood Unit Publicist
Paul Murphey Video Assist Operator
Griff Ruggles Transportation Coordinator
Ronald Stinton Transportation Captain
Darrell Hall Music Editor
Ira Hearshen Orchestrator
David Orr Color Timer
Johnny E. Jensen Director of Photography, Second Unit Director of Photography
Jennifer Van Shay Stunts
Von L. Roddy Stunts
Steve Baruch Stunts
Michael Roberts Stunts
Eric J. Van Wagoner Costumer
Shawn Ian Kerkhoff Assistant Sound Editor
Julie Feiner Dialogue Editor
Malcolm Doran II Second Company Grip
James E. Krattiger Electrician
Kenny Schneider Electrician
Glen Magers Electrician
John Fine Electrician
Don Nesmith Electrician
Eugene B. Kerry Grip
Rod Farley Grip
Steve Graves Grip
Bill Slemmons Grip
Christopher Reynolds Grip
Jason Selsor Rigging Grip
James Alden Rigging Grip
William T. Jones Rigging Grip
John Pontrelli Second Second Assistant Director
Kim Meade Producer's Assistant
John McElroy On Set Dresser
Randy Severino Swing
Mark Tuttle Swing
Mark Boucher Swing
Mike Buenfil Transportation Captain
Justin Nelson Producer's Assistant
Teena Deocales Executive Producer's Assistant
LaWanda Black Executive Producer's Assistant
Ilene Waterstone Actor's Assistant
Tracy Mallozzi Actor's Assistant
Andrea Milford Producer's Assistant
Jenny Fumarolo Production Secretary
Naomi Yospe Production Secretary
William Livingston Construction Foreman
Richard Girod Jr. Standby Painter
John Chisholm Studio Teacher
John Shaughnessy Assistant Location Manager
Seth Rappaport Music Coordinator
John E. Rhone Music Coordinator
Gustavo Borner Scoring Mixer
Stacy Basil Animal Wrangler
Lisa Bloch-Tobey Second Unit First Assistant Director
Peter McKernan Sr. Pilot
Julie Asbury Production Assistant
Solo Douglas Production Assistant
Joe Morganella Production Assistant
Ryan Chavez Production Assistant
Iain Robertson Production Assistant
Jennifer Weiland Production Assistant
Matthew Boeka Production Assistant
Steve Curtiss Production Assistant
Tony Fonseca Production Assistant
Aaron Roberts Production Assistant
Dana Wagner Production Assistant
Sam Emerson Still Photographer
Jean Quay Set Medic
John K. Wright Craft Service
John C.V. Wright Craft Service
Mike Strong Key Rigging Grip
Walter Nichols Gaffer
Wayne Marshall Electrician
Adam Glick Electrician
Ralph Stiers Electrician
Gary Mayer Electrician
James Fredburg Special Effects Supervisor
James Lorimer Special Effects Technician
F. Van Way Special Effects Technician
Earl Thielen Props
Jamale Case Set Medic
Angela Amaro Set Costumer
Maggie Hayes Hairstylist
John Zinskey Craft Service
Conte Mark Matal Second Assistant Director
Trey Clinesmith First Assistant "B" Camera
Scott Sellers Post Production Accountant
Jason Jensen Second Assistant Camera
Adam Shankman Director
Lalo Schifrin Original Music Composer
Aaron Wolf Production Assistant
John Medlen Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
Erik Betts Stunts
Jwaundace Candece Stunts
Elle Alexander Stunts
Tom Harper Stunts
William Washington Stunts
Chris Daniels Stunts
Tom Macdonald Costumer
Kim Taylor-Coleman Casting Associate
Chris Navarro ADR Recordist
Terri Douglas ADR Voice Casting
Anne Fletcher Choreographer
Larnell Stovall Stunts
Ruy Folguera Music Programmer
Geoff Levin Music Programmer
Kerry Lyn McKissick Script Supervisor
Andrew Parke First Assistant Camera
Bradley Morris Second Second Assistant Director
Douglas S. Holgate Aerial Camera
Michael Hildebranch Aerial Camera Technician
Julio Macat Director of Photography
Victoria Thomas Casting
Melvin 'Butch' Von Bulow Dolly Grip
Steven E. Fegley Construction Foreman
Peter McKernan Jr. Pilot
Name Title
Jane Bartelme Executive Producer
Cookie Carosella Associate Producer
Ashok Amritraj Producer
David Hoberman Producer
Queen Latifah Executive Producer
Todd Lieberman Co-Producer
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