Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "housesitting"

1. The Lodge (2019)

R | 108 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

A soon-to-be stepmom is snowed in with her fiancé's two children at a remote holiday village. Just as relations begin to thaw between the trio, some strange and frightening events take place.

Directors: Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz | Stars: Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Richard Armitage

Votes: 57,968

2. Burnt Offerings (1976)

PG | 116 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A family moves into a large old mansion in the countryside which seems to have a mysterious and sinister power over its new residents.

Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart

Votes: 13,622

3. Exotica (1994)

R | 103 min | Drama

A man plagued by neuroses frequents the club Exotica in an attempt to find solace, but even there his past is never far away.

Director: Atom Egoyan | Stars: Bruce Greenwood, Elias Koteas, Don McKellar, David Hemblen

Votes: 21,112 | Gross: $4.18M

4. My Boss's Daughter (2003)

PG-13 | 86 min | Comedy, Romance

After a man is asked to house sit for his boss, he becomes determined to get closer to the boss's daughter, but events keep unfolding that stop him from achieving his goal.

Director: David Zucker | Stars: Ashton Kutcher, Tara Reid, Andy Richter, Molly Shannon

Votes: 30,665 | Gross: $15.55M

5. Digging for Fire (2015)

R | 85 min | Comedy, Drama

The discovery of a bone and a gun send a husband and wife on separate adventures over the course of a weekend.

Director: Joe Swanberg | Stars: Jake Johnson, Rosemarie DeWitt, Orlando Bloom, Brie Larson

Votes: 6,802 | Gross: $0.12M

6. Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 83 min | Comedy

A holiday to the South Pacific goes awry when Cousin Eddie's family and a tour guide are shipwrecked on an island.

Director: Nick Marck | Stars: Kate Simmons, Jake Thomas, Randy Quaid, Fred Willard

Votes: 3,864

7. The Pool Boys (2009)

R | 107 min | Comedy

A pool boy and a gardener turn an empty mansion into a home for women in the world's oldest profession.

Director: J.B. Rogers | Stars: Matthew Lillard, Brett Davern, Efren Ramirez, Rachelle Lefevre

Votes: 2,700

8. Best Laid Plans (1999)

R | 92 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A botched robbery leads two crooks and an unwitting buddy into a web of passion, crime and murder in this twist-laden film noir.

Director: Mike Barker | Stars: Alessandro Nivola, Reese Witherspoon, Josh Brolin, Gene Wolande

Votes: 8,287 | Gross: $0.03M

9. Open House (I) (2010)

R | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

A couple on the verge of a nasty divorce attempt to sell their empty love nest and move on with their lives, separately. After a successful open house they are horrified to discover, days ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Paquin | Stars: Brian Geraghty, Rachel Blanchard, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer

Votes: 2,644

10. SPF-18 (2017)

PG-13 | 75 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

18-year-old Penny Cooper spent years pining for Johnny Sanders Jr., but when a mysterious musician shows up on the beach, Penny is torn.

Director: Alex Israel | Stars: Carson Meyer, Noah Centineo, Bianca A. Santos, Jackson White

Votes: 5,483

11. Darling (II) (2015)

Not Rated | 78 min | Horror, Thriller

A lonely girl's violent descent into madness.

Director: Mickey Keating | Stars: Lauren Ashley Carter, Sean Young, Brian Morvant, Larry Fessenden

Votes: 3,372

12. Into the Blue (I) (1997 TV Movie)

120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Harry Barnett is a failed businessman who used to run a garage until he went bankrupt. He is now living on the island of Rhodes, looking after the villa of a friend, Alan Dysart, a former ... See full summary »

Director: Jack Gold | Stars: John Thaw, Tom Towndrow, Vida Garman, Abigail Cruttenden

Votes: 132

13. F.L.Y. (2023)

105 min | Comedy, Romance

F.L.Y is a slice-of-life comedy about two exes, Max and Rafael, who get stuck together at the onset of the Covid pandemic after not seeing each other in years.

Directors: Rafael Albarran, Trent Kendrick | Stars: Trent Kendrick, Rafael Albarran, Pixie Aventura, Alexeev Dismuke

Votes: 55

14. The Wrong House Sitter (2020 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 83 min | Thriller

Successful editor Deb sends Dan on an out-of-town assignment just as he moves into his dream house. When he meets Kristin, his problem is solved because she seems like the perfect housesitter. But his problems are actually just starting.

Director: David DeCoteau | Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Anna Marie Dobbins, Jason-Shane Scott, Ciarra Carter

Votes: 354

15. Another Fine Mess (1930)

Not Rated | 29 min | Short, Comedy, Family

Two homeless vagabonds hide out in a vacant mansion and pose as the residents when prospective lessees arrive and try to rent it.

Director: James Parrott | Stars: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Harry Bernard, Bobby Burns

Votes: 2,616

16. The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... (1996 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 92 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When Jim is arrested in the death of a rival private investigator, it is left to Jim to prove his own innocence, with the help of Jess Wilding, an old friend of Rocky's, which Jim never knew about.

Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: James Garner, Dyan Cannon, Joe Santos, Gretchen Corbett

Votes: 422

17. Winter Solstice (I) (2004)

R | 90 min | Drama

In this suburban drama, a widower confronts his older son's decision to leave home and his younger son's self-destructive behavior.

Director: Josh Sternfeld | Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Aaron Stanford, Mark Webber, Allison Janney

Votes: 1,473 | Gross: $0.32M

18. Family Life (2017)

Unrated | 80 min | Comedy, Drama

A young man spends a few weeks housekeeping for a relatively distant relative and enjoys taking over the comfort of their lives in Santiago. Soon, he meets a cute neighbor and starts ... See full summary »

Directors: Cristián Jiménez, Alicia Scherson | Stars: Jorge Becker, Gabriela Arancibia, Blanca Lewin, Cristián Carvajal

Votes: 158

19. Bicycling with Molière (2013)

Not Rated | 104 min | Comedy, Drama

Two actors. One play. Can the differences between the two egocentric men be put aside for the sake of friendship and theatre?

Director: Philippe Le Guay | Stars: Fabrice Luchini, Lambert Wilson, Maya Sansa, Camille Japy

Votes: 3,157 | Gross: $0.06M

20. Such Good People (2014)

Not Rated | 97 min | Comedy, Mystery

A young gay couple discovers a secret room filled with cash while house-sitting for a rich couple who die while out of the country.

Director: Stewart Wade | Stars: Michael Urie, Randy Harrison, James Urbaniak, Carrie Wiita

Votes: 571

21. Sleeping Alone (2024)

14 min | Short, Comedy, Thriller

A young woman attempts to enjoy a night of house-sitting in a couple's countryside home.

Director: Kelsea Bauman | Stars: Kelsea Bauman, Alli Brown, Grace Kuhlenschmidt

22. Anything For You, Abby (2019)

8 min | Short, Comedy, Romance

Abby's dream date won't stop masturbating. It's a problem.

Director: Jamin Bricker | Stars: Phoebe Neidhardt, Johnny Wactor, Amy Pietz, Todd Giebenhain

Votes: 19

23. Der gläserne Blick (2003)

Not Rated | 88 min | Crime, Mystery, Romance

A police inspector witnesses a male body being washed ashore at a beach near Lisbon/Portugal. He follows the tracks of the deceased, finds a deserted car, a video camera and encounters a ... See full summary »

Director: Markus Heltschl | Stars: Sylvie Testud, Miguel Guilherme, Klaus Pohl, Ana Bustorff

Votes: 69

24. Mister Biscuits (2018)

8 min | Short, Comedy

John agrees to look after his friend's house for a weekend, but is in for a surprise when he's introduced to her beloved pet Mister Biscuits.

Director: Tom Levinge | Stars: William Andrews, David Elms, Cariad Lloyd, Shamus Maxwell

25. Feeding Mr. Baldwin (2013)

Not Rated | 94 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller

A house sitter bites off more than he can chew when a dead body mysteriously shows up at the estate he's watching.

Director: Will Prescott | Stars: Dalton Leeb, Anil Margsahayam, Christopher B. Duncan, Abby Miller

Votes: 140

26. Blood Falls (2018)

99 min | Horror

A striking young woman agrees to a housesitting job, inadvertently reads a spell, and soon cannot tell whether she is dreaming or awake.

Director: Joe Leone | Stars: Alexis Abrams, Gabriella Chiulli, Remiara Eve, Arielle Fray

Votes: 128

27. Exspiravit (2016)

13 min | Short, Horror

Cheryl is house sitting for a stranger, in a remote part of town. When her boyfriend tells her he can't be with her, that night, her consternation turns into angst, upon noticing the ... See full summary »

Director: Mauro Blanco | Stars: Sam Valentine, Ryan Steven McKenzie, Giselle Pekelman, Juliana Opik

28. Brown-eyed (2018)

10 min | Short, Comedy

A woman can't unsee how everything around her is dumb and sucks.

Director: Adam Bowers | Stars: Genevieve Jones, Adam Bowers, Donald E. Strong, Joe Clabby

29. The Housesitting Files (2017)

Not Rated | 20 min | Short, Comedy

When Calob is in desperate need of a house-sitter, he calls his best buddy Gage to the rescue. For 10 days, Gage must embark on a journey in which will lead him into the gateways of ... See full summary »

Director: Gage Clift | Stars: Gage Clift, Adam Robinson, Calob Robinson

30. Winston (2016)

Not Rated | 9 min | Short, Comedy

A dog-sitter discovers that her canine charge, Winston, is not what she was led to believe - nor all that he seems.

Director: William R. Coughlan | Stars: Ariana Almajan, Michael Gabel, Brian Mac Ian, Carol McCaffrey

31. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: Adventures in Housesitting (1989)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Frasier is nervous about a speech he has to make at a seminar. Carla suggests a device she uses: picture everyone naked, but wearing black socks. She says that you just can't help but laugh... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 461

32. A Fine Romance (1981–1984)
Episode: A Trip to the Dentist (1982)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Romance

To combat her terror of the dentist, Laura is given sedatives that leave her lightheaded and flirtatious. Her behavior towards Mike results in a comic misunderstanding that threatens to worsen an already awkward situation.

Director: James Cellan Jones | Stars: Judi Dench, Susan Penhaligon, Richard Warwick, Michael Williams

Votes: 27

33. Lovejoy (1986–1994)
Episode: The Napoleonic Commode (1993)

TV-14 | 53 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When Lovejoy is mistaken by the local bailiff for his landlord, he is evicted from his house and has his car and antiques inventory confiscated.

Director: Baz Taylor | Stars: Ian McShane, Phyllis Logan, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury

Votes: 61

34. Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode: Mi Casa, Su Casa (1995)

TV-PG | 46 min | Comedy, Drama

House-sitting for Maurice, Ed assumes his personality & throws lavish parties; Holling throws Maggie non-stop curves to buying Barbara's house and Joel feels the need to defend his lifestyle to a placid Marilyn.

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum

Votes: 151

35. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode: The Robbery (1990)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

After Jerry's apartment is robbed, Jerry starts to look for other apartments. But Jerry and George both want the same apartment, and Elaine wants the apartment of whoever loses out.

Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Votes: 5,252

36. Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode: In Your Dreams (1989)

Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy, Romance

Emotional blackmails suckers Tony into house-sitting for Mrs. Rossini and her cat Fiorello during a heatwave in Brooklyn during her mini-cruise. Tony enjoys catching up with his noisy ... See full summary »

Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro

Votes: 75

37. Drake & Josh (2004–2007)
Episode: Vicious Tiberius (2006)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Comedy, Family

Josh volunteers to house-sit for Mrs. Hayfer, not told her dog is a scary Rottweiler.

Director: Roger Christiansen | Stars: Josh Peck, Drake Bell, Nancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein

Votes: 275

38. A Time to Kill (2020– )
Episode: Evil in the Basement (2021)

Documentary, Crime

Sixteen-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart is house sitting in a Pocatello, Idaho, neighborhood. As she watches movies on the couch, Cassie is oblivious to the fact that she's not alone. When she ... See full summary »

Directors: Victor Kushmaniuk, Leo Scherman | Stars: John Andrews, Michael Arntfield, Nicholas Caesar, Ryan Carriveau

Votes: 13

39. My Boys (2006–2010)
Episode: Puss 'N' Glutes (2010)

TV-PG | Comedy, Romance

P.J. and Stephanie conduct a "dating intervention" on Mike and Brendan, respectively, to change their habits. Kenny and Bobby try working out to solidify their friendship.

Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: Jordana Spiro, Kyle Howard, Reid Scott, Michael Bunin

Votes: 37

40. True Crime All the Time (2016– )
The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart (2021 Podcast Episode)

70 min | Documentary, Crime

Cassie Jo Stoddart was a 16-year-old girl from Pocatello, Idaho who was murdered by two friends in 2006 while house sitting for her aunt and uncle. The crime scene was a horrific sight, and... See full summary »

41. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Bill Opens the Sunroof (2022)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

The studio sunroof gets stuck open while everybody but Bill, Toony, and Misty Drizzle is away on Spring Break: Hare Lift (1952), Ah, Sweet Mouse-Story of Life (1965), Pink of the Litter (1967), Hop and Go (1943), Lighter Than Hare (1960).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein, Rich Koz

42. Benidorm (1989–1992)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1989)

Comedy

Gaston's job as lush businessman Karel's car and parking attendant barely makes ends meet, so he considers the annual Blankenberge (home coast) holiday expensive enough, but his wife Angèle... See full summary »

Director: Eddy Asselbergs | Stars: Johny Voners, Max Schnur, Tony Bell, Janine Bischops

43. Benidorm (1989–1992)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1989)

Comedy

Gaston's holiday mood, despite the feared alternative destination Benidorm, Spain, lasts until Angèle starts messing up packing. Next everything goes wrong all the way to Spain, a hellish ... See full summary »

Director: Eddy Asselbergs | Stars: Johny Voners, Max Schnur, Nest Adriaenssen, Janine Bischops

44. Bondi Rescue Bali (2008)
Episode: Episode #1.10 (2008)

Documentary, Drama, Reality-TV

The boys work out constantly, but double their efforts as the annual iron man approaches. Some concentrates on personal rivalries, like Chappo-Reidi. Newbie Bacon performs admirably in real... See full summary »

Stars: Greg Bishop, Tom Bunting, Anthony 'Harries' Caroll, Chris Chapman

45. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999– )
Episode: House Sittin' for Sandy/Smoothe Jazz at Bikini Bottom (2011)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

SpongeBob house-sits for Sandy; SpongeBob and Squidward go to the Kelpy G concert.

Director: Vincent Waller | Stars: Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass

Votes: 400

46. 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017)
Episode: And the Spring Break (2012)

Not Rated | 22 min | Comedy

Max and Caroline take a spring getaway at a couple's posh apartment where they've been asked to dog-sit.

Director: Scott Ellis | Stars: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris, Jonathan Kite

Votes: 952

47. Your Worst Nightmare (2014– )
Episode: When the Lights Go Out (2014)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime

It's Cassie Jo Stoddart's first weekend housesitting by her herself, and she's determined to do a great job. But the high school student's weekend turns into a real life horror movie when unexpected visitors terrorize the home.

Director: David Moore | Stars: Jason Shablik, Tyler Webster, Kalyn Wood, Cory Chapman

Votes: 43

48. Love (2016–2018)
Episode: Housesitting (2017)

TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

While housesitting at a friend's mansion, Gus and Mickey host a "Witchita" viewing party. But brewing tensions threaten to spoil the fun.

Director: Dean Holland | Stars: Gillian Jacobs, Paul Rust, Claudia O'Doherty, Iris Apatow

Votes: 449

49. Lethal Weapon (2016–2019)
Episode: There Will Be Bud (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Cole finds himself on the rebound after Natalie's engagement; Murtaugh worries about the connection between the murder he's investigating and an opportunity for Trish to serve as co-counsel on a high profile lawsuit with Leo Getz.

Director: Nathan Hope | Stars: Damon Wayans, Seann William Scott, Keesha Sharp, Kevin Rahm

Votes: 538

50. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2019)
Episode: I Will Help You (2018)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Musical

Rebecca takes a trip to visit her mother with intentions to tell Naomi about her new career path.

Director: Kabir Akhtar | Stars: Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Donna Lynne Champlin, Pete Gardner

Votes: 223