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Cast & Crew

Frank Oz
Director
Steve Martin
As Newton Davis
Donald Moffat
As George Davis
Dana Delany
As Becky Metcalf
Goldie Hawn
As Gwen Phillips
Julie Harris
As Edna Davis
Cherry Jones
As Patty

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Housesitter is a 1992 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Oz and starring Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn. The movie follows the story of Newton Davis, a struggling architect who builds his dream house for himself and his longtime girlfriend Becky. However, when Becky refuses to marry him, Newton is left heartbroken and unable to afford the debt on the house. Three months later, he meets Gwen, a charming waitress who convinces him to let her move into the house and pose as his wife. Gwen's ruse is so effective that by the time Newton learns of his "marriage," the entire town feels like they know him. The film explores themes of love, relationships, and the consequences of stretching the truth. With a talented cast and crew, Housesitter is a delightful and entertaining movie that will leave audiences laughing and smiling long after the credits roll.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Housesitter include Moonstruck, Blue Juice, As Good as It Gets, Forrest Gump, When Harry Met Sally..., Career Opportunities.

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Housesitter was released in theaters on June 12, 1992.