It Runs In The Family (1994) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
My Summer Story is the video title for It Runs in the Family. Based on the writings of humorist/raconteur Jean Shepherd, the film was the long-awaited sequel to the 1984 "sleeper" A Christmas Story. Set in the 1940s, the story is told from the point-of-view of Ralphie Parker (Kieran Culkin), who watches in bemusement as "The Old Man" (Charles Grodin) carries on a long-running feud with their hillbilly neighbors, the Bumpus family. Mary Steenburgen is cast as Ralphie's ditsy mom. Also appearing is yet another celebrity sibling, Christian Culkin. Jean Shepherd himself narrates, as he did in the earlier film, while the direction is in the hands of A Christmas Story's Bob Clark. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
09/23/1994
DVD Release Date:
08/01/2006
Rating:
PG
MPAA Reasons:
for some mild language and racy drawings.
Run Time:
85 min.
Production Co.:
BBC, MGM
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Eccentric Families, Fathers and Sons
Tone:
Affectionate, Humorous, Summery, Sweet, Warm
Keywords:
family, family-feud, father, neighbor, son
Status:
DVD
