In the midst of a desperately needed vacation, cynical Manhattanite Amy Benic (Mira Sorvino) falls for blind massage therapist Virgil Adamson (Val Kilmer). After having an operation to regain his sight at the urging of Amy, Virgil now must deal with the changes to his life.
Life as a House follows the poignant, often humorous journey of one man who is diagnosed with terminal cancer, then decides to tear down his house, and begins rebuilding an old house in hopes that it will fix his relationship with his son and ex-wife.
Three soldiers struggle to readjust to life at home after returning home from a lengthy tour in Iraq.