It Runs in the Family
“In 'A Christmas Story' Ralphie raised the roof. This Summer, the whole family is bringing down the house.”
Synopsis
It is now summer in the Parker family; and the usual amount of numerous events are happening in their separate lives. Ralphie is searching for the perfect top to use to beat the school bully with, the Old Man is in battle with their hillbilly neighbors, the Bumpus, while eagerly awaiting the discovery of the perfect fishing spot, and the Mother is attempting to collect all of the pieces of a glass china set at a local movie theater.
Top Cast
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Kieran Culkin
Ralph "Ralphie" Parker
Charles Grodin
Mr. Parker (The Old Man)
Mary Steenburgen
Mrs. Parker (Mother)
Christian Culkin
Randy Parker
Al Mancini
Zudoc
Troy Evans
Gertz
Roy Brocksmith
Mr. Winchell, the Assessor
Glenn Shadix
Leopold Doppler
Dick O'Neill
Pulaski
Wayne Grace
Emil Bumpus
Tedde Moore
Miss Shields
Whit Hertford
Lug Ditka
Geoffrey Wigdor
Flick
David Zahorsky
Schwartz
Darwyn Swalve
Big Dickie Bumpus
Marilyn Pitzer
Ma Bumpus
Ida Lee
Grandma Bumpus
John Voldstad
Ace Bumpus
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$71K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$14.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Leigh Brown, Jean Shepherd, Bob Clark
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza
- Original Title
- It Runs in the Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $71K
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Clark
Leigh Brown, Jean Shepherd, Bob Clark
Paul Zaza
Stephen M. Katz
Stan Cole
René Dupont, Jean Shepherd
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Clark
Director
Leigh Brown
Screenplay
Jean Shepherd
Screenplay
Bob Clark
Screenplay
René Dupont
Producer
Stan Cole
Editor
Stephen M. Katz
Director of Photography
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Runs in the Family
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It Runs in the Family about?
It is now summer in the Parker family; and the usual amount of numerous events are happening in their separate lives. Ralphie is searching for the perfect top to use to beat the school bully with, the Old Man is in battle with their hillbilly neighbors, the Bumpus, while eagerly awaiting the discovery of the perfect fishing spot, and the Mother is attempting to collect all of the pieces of a glass china set at a local movie theater.
Who directed It Runs in the Family?
It Runs in the Family was directed by Bob Clark.
Who stars in It Runs in the Family?
The principal cast of It Runs in the Family includes Kieran Culkin, Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen, Christian Culkin, Al Mancini.
When was It Runs in the Family released and how long is it?
It Runs in the Family was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of It Runs in the Family?
It Runs in the Family had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $71K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for It Runs in the Family?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Runs in the Family was composed by Paul Zaza.
Is It Runs in the Family based on a book or true story?
It Runs in the Family is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Shepherd".
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Runs in the Family?
It Runs in the Family holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).