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The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness

The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness

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When Paul and Sandy Darden (Judge Reinhold and Demi Moore) move into a seemingly quiet upper-middle-class community, their American Dream is all but destroyed by the incessant din of barking dogs. So from valium-laced raw steaks to more hilarious methods of pet disposal, the Dardens try everything to make their dream house a quiet home.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

30 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

16 September 1987

Country

United States of America

Cast

Judge Reinhold

Judge Reinhold

Paul Darden

Demi Moore

Demi Moore

Sandy Darden

Richard Kind

Richard Kind

Dr. Schlazil

Don Calfa

Don Calfa

Howard

Teryn Jenkins

Teryn Jenkins

Ellen

Twink Caplan

Twink Caplan

Nosy Neighbor

Cary Greenberg

Cary Greenberg

Paperboy

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