Housesitter is a 1992 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Oz, written by Mark Stein, and starring Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn.

The premise involves a woman with con-artist tendencies who worms her way into the life of a reserved architect by claiming to be his wife.

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.

The film culminates with a reception held at the house in which the sub-plots of Newton's career, family and affections for Becky are brought together.

Annoyed with Becky for her superior and suspicious attitude, Gwen confronts her in front of everyone, accusing her of trying to win Newton back.

[4][5][6][7] Principal photography ran from August to October 1991, and took place in Massachusetts, with filming locations including Boston, Concord, Carlisle, and Cohasset.

[8] The Concord, Massachusetts house featured in the film was originally designed by New York architects Trumbull & Associates.

"[11] Film critic Roger Ebert gave it three stars, writing "this is one of [Goldie Hawn's] best performances" and praised her and Steve Martin's impeccable comic timing.

[12] Vincent Canby of The New York Times opined that the film is "a cardboard vehicle in which Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn ride up front, doing what each does with great talent and occasional vigor, and a lot of very able character actors sit in the back, kibitzing and adding local color.

"[14] Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times called the film "an occasionally amusing screwball farce made by people whose screws are barely loose at all.