It Runs in the Family
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- Synopsis
- Father and son Kirk and Michael Douglas star together for the first time in this bittersweet drama about three generations of a dysfunctional New York family who try to reconcile their conflicting ideals and expectations of one another....
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- Starring
- Michael Douglas, Kirk Douglas, Rory Culkin, Cameron Douglas, Diana Douglas
- Director(s)
- Fred Schepisi
- Distributor(s)
- MGM/UA
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 109 min.
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The New York Times | Stephen HoldenAdd Critic to Favorites
Jesse Wigutow's screenplay is one of those marvels of economy, idiomatic facility and well-chosen detail that knows exactly when to cut away from a scene without grinding it into your face.Read the full review
Los Angeles Times | Kevin ThomasAdd Critic to Favorites
Schepisi not only inspired the cast to give well-shaded, reflective portrayals but also made the film a work of honest, heartfelt sentiment.Read the full review
Variety | Robert KoehlerAdd Critic to Favorites
Uneasily pivots between comedy and drama, with its best parts strongly reminiscent of Schepisi's previous, British-made drama about aging and dying buddies, "Last Orders."Read the full review
