House Party (1990)

August 6, 2023 12:06 PM

[TRAILER] Young Kid has been invited to a party at the home of his friend Play. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a lesson in behavior.

Starring Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, A.J. Johnson, Robin Harris, Paul Anthony, George Clinton, John Witherspoon, Bowlegged Lou, B-Fine, Edith Fields, Kelly Jo Minter.

Written and directed by Reginald Hudlin.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/house_party
94% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. (You thought it was going to be lower? Been too long since you've seen this.)

Currently streaming in the US on Starz. JustWatch.

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posted by DirtyOldTown (3 comments total)

Been too long since you've seen this.

Yes it has, and I am going to rectify that as soon as I get off work.
posted by Literaryhero at 6:00 PM on August 6, 2023

I thought this movie was great, and the condom scene was both the first 'safe sex scene' I've ever seen in a movie and (spoiler: the condom was old and worn out) perfect.

I always thought Kid and Play both deserved more movies. I guess the 'eraserhead' look was kind of specific.
posted by The_Vegetables at 11:18 AM on August 8, 2023

I always thought Kid and Play both deserved more movies.

They did get two House Party sequels, as well as Class Act.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 11:39 AM on August 8, 2023