Rich Kids
“What happens when kids grow up and parents don't.”
Synopsis
Two 12-year-olds, the products of Upper West Side broken homes, struggle to make sense of their parents lives and their own adolescent feelings.
Top Cast
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Trini Alvarado
Franny Philips
Jeremy Levy
Jamie Harris
Kathryn Walker
Madeline Philips
John Lithgow
Paul Philips
Terry Kiser
Ralph Harris
David Selby
Steve Sloan
Roberta Maxwell
Barbara Peterfreund
Paul Dooley
Simon Peterfreund
Irene Worth
Madeline's Mother
Diane Stilwell
Stewardess
Dianne Kirksey
Ralph's Secretary
Olympia Dukakis
Lawyer
Jill Eikenberry
Juilliard Student
Kathryn Grody
Gym Teacher
Beatrice Winde
Corine
Jack Hausman
Jamie's Grandfather
Stacy Peppell
Susan
Lacey Neuhaus
Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.74x
-$644K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert M. Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Judith Ross
- Original Score
- Craig Doerge
- Original Title
- Rich Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Lion's Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert M. Young
Judith Ross
Craig Doerge
Ralf D. Bode
Edward Beyer
Robert Altman, George W. George, Michael Hausman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert M. Young
Director
Craig Doerge
Original Music Composer
George W. George
Producer
Michael Hausman
Producer
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Edward Beyer
Editor
Judith Ross
Writer
Hilary Rosenfeld
Costume Design
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rich Kids
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rich Kids about?
Two 12-year-olds, the products of Upper West Side broken homes, struggle to make sense of their parents lives and their own adolescent feelings.
Who directed Rich Kids?
Rich Kids was directed by Robert M. Young.
Who stars in Rich Kids?
The principal cast of Rich Kids includes Trini Alvarado, Jeremy Levy, Kathryn Walker, John Lithgow, Terry Kiser.
When was Rich Kids released and how long is it?
Rich Kids was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rich Kids?
Rich Kids had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $1.9M at the worldwide box office (0.74 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Rich Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rich Kids was composed by Craig Doerge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rich Kids?
Rich Kids holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).