Housesitter (film)

Housesitter is a 1992 romantic comedy film directed by Frank Oz, written by Mark Stein, and starring Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn. The premise involves a woman with conartist tendencies who worms her way into the life of a reserved architect by claiming to be his wife.

The next morning, Gwen finds that Newton left in the middle of the night. However, he unintentionally left behind the drawing of the house hed built for Becky. Interest piqued by the drawing, Gwen takes a bus ride out to see the house. She is charmed by it, and decides to move in. Gwen goes to the towns general store, where she charges her groceries to the Newton Davis account. When questioned about this, Gwen, who it becomes clear is a natural liar, says that she is Newtons wife. Gwen meets Becky, and spins a lengthy romantic story about how they fell in love, which surprises and impresses Becky. Gwen also meets Newtons parents, who are heartbroken that Newton got married without telling them, but Gwen manages to smooth things over with them with her charm.Soon after, Newton travels to his hometown and is shocked to see that his house is lived in. When he finds out what Gwen has done he is initially furious, but he soon sees the potential in her being there. Gwen starts creating all sorts of opportunities for Newton mending his relationship with his parents, helping out with his career by befriending Newtons boss and highlighting his longignored talent, and making Becky jealous. Newton and Gwen come to an agreement in which Gwen will help Newton win Becky, and in return shell get all the furniture in the house. Through their time together, Newton begins to rely more on Gwen beyond their agreement, and Gwen starts to feel attached to her life with Newton. It is also revealed that Gwen became a compulsive liar in order to escape from what she feels is her own inadequate background, and that she has changed her life numerous times. ........

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