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House Party

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House Party is a 1990 American teen comedy directed by Reginald Hudlin in his feature-film debut. Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin, known as the hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play, play high-school friends Kid and Play, whose plans for an unauthorized party collide with parental restrictions, neighborhood rivals, and police attention. The film incorporates hip-hop performance and culture into a mainstream youth-comedy format, with appearances by Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell.

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Who plays Kid and Play in House Party?

Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin play the high-school friends Kid and Play. They were known as the hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play.

When was the original House Party released?

House Party was released in 1990. It was directed by Reginald Hudlin in his feature-film debut.

What causes the trouble in House Party?

Kid and Play plan an unauthorized party, but their plans collide with parental restrictions and other obstacles. The story turns a high-school party into a night of escalating comic problems.

Is House Party connected to the 2023 film with the same title?

Yes. The 2023 House Party is a new version of the party-comedy premise, while the 1990 film is the original starring Kid 'n Play. The two films are separated by more than three decades.

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