Bringing Down the House is a
American comedy film, written by
Jason Filardi and directed by
Adam Shankman. The film stars
Steve Martin and
Queen Latifah.
Plot
Peter Sanderson (
Steve Martin) is a workaholic tax attorney corresponding with an online friend known only as "lawyer-girl". On their first blind date, Peter learns that "lawyer-girl" is Charlene Morton (
Queen Latifah), an overweight dietician, wrongfully convicted
bank robber claiming her innocence who wants Peter's help in getting the charges dropped. Peter also must deal with Virginia Arness (
Joan Plowright), an eccentric billionaire, to bring her business to his firm, as well as competitive colleagues and bosses. His neighbor, Mrs. Kline (
Betty White), who happens to be related to one of the senior partners, is a nosy
bigot. Peter attempts to juggle these issues as well as reconcile with his estranged wife (
Jean Smart) and children (
Kimberly J. Brown and
Angus T. Jones).
Cast
