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House Party (1990)

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Reviews Counted:36

Fresh:27

Rotten:9

Average Rating:6.5/10

Consensus: House Party is a light, entertaining teen comedy with an infectious energy.

Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Adolescent knaves Kid 'n Play -- two handsome homeboys from around the way -- are planning the ultimate house party. There's only one hitch: Kid's super-strict dad forbids the star student to do... Adolescent knaves Kid 'n Play -- two handsome homeboys from around the way -- are planning the ultimate house party. There's only one hitch: Kid's super-strict dad forbids the star student to do anything but study. So he sneaks out of the house and over to Play's to get in on the fun. But to get there he has to dodge two hardened hoods from high school just itching to kick his butt; redneck cops cruising the 'Hood in search of a punching bag, and his irate old man who's angry Kid left the house in the first place. If he can clear these hurdles, he'll make the party in time to rock the mike and jam with a few of the buxom black beauties he and Play have invited to their lair. [More]

Starring: Kid 'N Play, Full Force, Robin Harris, Tisha Campbell

Starring: Kid 'N Play, Full Force, Robin Harris, Tisha Campbell, A.J. Johnson, Martin Lawrence

Director: Reginald Hudlin

Director: Reginald Hudlin

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