Splitting Heirs
“A wickedly funny comedy of Royal proportions”
Synopsis
A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American, whom he thinks is his son who was lost as a baby and then found again. An Englishman who thinks he is an Indian comes to believe that he is actually the heir. He comes to hate the American who is his boss, his friend, and the man who has stolen the woman after whom he lusts.
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Splitting Heirs trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-22
Top Cast
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Rick Moranis
Henry Bullock
Eric Idle
Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel
Barbara Hershey
Duchess Lucinda
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Kitty
John Cleese
Raoul P. Shadgrind
Sadie Frost
Angela
Stratford Johns
Butler
Brenda Bruce
Mrs. Bullock
William Franklyn
Andrews
Charu Bala Chokshi
Mrs. Patel
Jeremy Clyde
14th Duke
Richard Huw
Brittle
Eric Sykes
Jobson the Doorman
Bridget McConnell
Nanny
Bill Stewart
Adoption Agent
Paul Brooke
Tour Guide
David Ross
Sergeant Richardson
Cal MacAninch
CID Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Idle
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- Splitting Heirs
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Prominent Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Young
Eric Idle
Michael Kamen
Tony Pierce-Roberts
John Jympson
Eric Idle, Redmond Morris, Simon Bosanquet
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
John Jympson
Editor
Robert Young
Director
Redmond Morris
Producer
Simon Bosanquet
Producer
Eric Idle
Writer
John Beard
Production Design
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Splitting Heirs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Splitting Heirs about?
A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American, whom he thinks is his son who was lost as a baby and then found again. An Englishman who thinks he is an Indian comes to believe that he is actually the heir. He comes to hate the American who is his boss, his friend, and the man who has stolen the woman after whom he lusts.
Who directed Splitting Heirs?
Splitting Heirs was directed by Robert Young.
Who stars in Splitting Heirs?
The principal cast of Splitting Heirs includes Rick Moranis, Eric Idle, Barbara Hershey, Catherine Zeta-Jones, John Cleese.
When was Splitting Heirs released and how long is it?
Splitting Heirs was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did Splitting Heirs make at the box office?
Splitting Heirs grossed $3.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Splitting Heirs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Splitting Heirs was composed by Michael Kamen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Splitting Heirs?
Splitting Heirs holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).