Budgeted at ~$33 million; grossed over $164 million worldwide The Main Cast
as Peter Sanderson: A rigid lawyer struggling with a divorce Bringing Down the House (2003)
as Virginia Arness: A wealthy, prejudiced client of Peter's who eventually "lightens up" Budgeted at ~$33 million; grossed over $164 million
as Charlene Morton: An escaped convict seeking to prove her innocence Budgeted at ~$33 million
This guide covers the core elements of the 2003 comedy Bringing Down the House , which follows Peter Sanderson (Steve Martin), a lonely tax attorney whose life is turned upside down when he meets Charlene (Queen Latifah), an escaped convict who claims she was framed. Release Date: March 7, 2003 Genre: Comedy Director: Adam Shankman Rating: PG-13 for language, sexual humor, and drug material Runtime: 105 minutes
as Howie Rottman: Peter's lovestruck law partner who is obsessed with Charlene Jean Smart as Kate Sanderson: Peter’s ex-wife