Staying Together
Synopsis
After their father abruptly sells the beloved family-owned restaurant that has employed them for years, the charismatic McDermott boys - hot-tempered Brian (Quill), lovelorn Kit (Mulroney) and jokester Duncan (Astin) - find themselves at odds with their parents and each other.
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Staying Together (1989) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-27
Top Cast
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Sean Astin
Duncan McDermott
Dermot Mulroney
Kit McDermott
Tim Quill
Brian McDermott
Stockard Channing
Nancy Trainer
Melinda Dillon
Eileen McDermott
Jim Haynie
Jake McDermott
Daphne Zuniga
Beverly Young
Levon Helm
Denny Stockton
Dinah Manoff
Lois Cook
Keith Szarabajka
Kevin Burley
Sheila Kelley
Beth Harper
Robert Sedgwick
Craighton
Susan Aude Fisher
Announcer
Jim Gandy
Announcer
Leon Joseph Pinner
Newsman
Rick Marshall
Charlie
Michael Burgess
Workman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Grant
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte Merrick
- Original Score
- Miles Goodman
- Original Title
- Staying Together
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Grant
Monte Merrick
Miles Goodman
Dick Bush
Katherine Wenning
John Daly, Derek Gibson, Joseph Feury
Department Leadership Roster
Monte Merrick
Writer
Joseph Feury
Producer
Katherine Wenning
Editor
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Lee Grant
Director
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
Gilbert B. Combs
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Staying Together
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What is Staying Together about?
After their father abruptly sells the beloved family-owned restaurant that has employed them for years, the charismatic McDermott boys - hot-tempered Brian (Quill), lovelorn Kit (Mulroney) and jokester Duncan (Astin) - find themselves at odds with their parents and each other.
Who directed Staying Together?
Staying Together was directed by Lee Grant.
Who stars in Staying Together?
The principal cast of Staying Together includes Sean Astin, Dermot Mulroney, Tim Quill, Stockard Channing, Melinda Dillon.
When was Staying Together released and how long is it?
Staying Together was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Staying Together?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Staying Together was composed by Miles Goodman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Staying Together?
Staying Together holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).