House (2004)
A misanthropic medical genius unravels complex cases with gritty determination and darkly-comic wit.
Dr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.
How intense is House?
House has light gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated TV-14.
What House feels like
- Tone
- cerebralgrittysuspensefuldarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream House
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is House for you?
Is House scary?
No. House is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is House gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3).
Is House sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is House OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is House?
Episodes run about 44m.
Where can I stream House?
House is streaming on Prime Video and Hulu.
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