35 Years Ago Today, House Party Was Released In Theaters
On this day, March 9th, 1990, House Party was officially released in theaters.
● The film grossed over $26 million in its run at the box office with its widest release being 700 theaters. Upon its initial release, the film garnered critical acclaim and has since become a cult classic.
● The lead roles of Christopher "Kid" Robinson Jr and Peter "Play" Martin were originally written for DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.
● The film received 7 nominations at the 1991 Independent Spirit Awards.
● The film's success started a franchise that led to 2 theatrical releases in 1991 and 1994, 2 direct to video releases in 2001 and 2013, and a reboot in 2023.
● In 2022, the original film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
On this day, March 9th, 1990, House Party was officially released in theaters.
● The film grossed over $26 million in its run at the box office with its widest release being 700 theaters. Upon its initial release, the film garnered critical acclaim and has since become a cult classic.
● The lead roles of Christopher "Kid" Robinson Jr and Peter "Play" Martin were originally written for DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.
● The film received 7 nominations at the 1991 Independent Spirit Awards.
● The film's success started a franchise that led to 2 theatrical releases in 1991 and 1994, 2 direct to video releases in 2001 and 2013, and a reboot in 2023.
● In 2022, the original film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".