Under One Roof
Under One Roof

Under One Roof

1995TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Under One Roof is an American drama series that aired on CBS in March and April 1995. A family drama, the series starred James Earl Jones, Joe Morton and Vanessa Bell Calloway.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Ron RichardsGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A conservative Republican lawyer, who is forced to share his home with a liberal activist, finds his world turned upside down. Despite their opposing views and lifestyles, they must navigate their forced proximity and find common ground.

Critical Reception

Under One Roof received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and one-dimensional characters. While some appreciated the attempt at a fish-out-of-water comedy, the execution was generally seen as lacking originality and depth. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the lighthearted premise and others finding it too simplistic.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a simplistic portrayal of political differences.
  • The humor is often forced and relies on stereotypes.
  • Despite a promising premise, the execution falls flat.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Under One Roof' is scarce in publicly available data, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of what Google users liked or disliked. General commentary suggests it was seen as a forgettable comedy with a weak premise.

Fun Fact

G. Gordon Liddy, known for his role in the Watergate scandal, plays a conservative lawyer in this film, drawing a thematic parallel to his real-life political leanings.

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