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6.0 / 10(28 votes)IMDbR19911h 52m$2.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Married to It

Synopsis

While setting up a school pageant, the parents at an elite private academy in New York City with contrastive lifestyles and professional paths reflect on their lives and marriages.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Toronto International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 26, 1993

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.15x ROI)

Production Budget

$14M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.15x

-$11.9M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $14MWorldwide: $2.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Arthur Hiller
Screenplay & Story
Janet Kovalcik
Original Score
Henry Mancini
Original Title
Married to It
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 52m
Production Budget
$14M
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Production Studios
Orion Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Arthur Hiller

Screenplay & Story

Janet Kovalcik

Original Score & Music

Henry Mancini

Director of Photography

Victor J. Kemper

Film Editing

Robert C. Jones

Producers

Peter V. Herald, John Jacobs, Thomas Baer

Department Leadership Roster

Arthur Hiller

Arthur Hiller

Director

Janet Kovalcik

Writer

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini

Original Music Composer

Victor J. Kemper

Victor J. Kemper

Director of Photography

Robert C. Jones

Editor

Thomas Baer

Producer

Robert Gundlach

Production Design

Julie Weiss

Julie Weiss

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Married to It.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Married to It

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Married to It about?

While setting up a school pageant, the parents at an elite private academy in New York City with contrastive lifestyles and professional paths reflect on their lives and marriages.

Who directed Married to It?

Married to It was directed by Arthur Hiller.

Who stars in Married to It?

The principal cast of Married to It includes Beau Bridges, Stockard Channing, Robert Sean Leonard, Mary Stuart Masterson, Cybill Shepherd.

When was Married to It released and how long is it?

Married to It was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.

What was the box office and production budget of Married to It?

Married to It had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $2.1M at the worldwide box office (0.15 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Married to It?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Married to It was composed by Henry Mancini.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Married to It?

Married to It holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).