It Runs in the Family (2003): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
It Runs in the Family is a 2003 drama directed by Fred Schepisi, starring Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas and Bernadette Peters. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $8.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Fred Schepisi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is It Runs in the Family About?
The premise of It Runs in the Family without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Filmmaker Joella Cabalu delves into the intricate relationships within her family, examining themes of identity and belonging within the LGBTQ community. Through candid conversations and personal reflections, the documentary explores the challenges and joys of navigating family dynamics and self-discovery.
It Runs in the Family Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jewish slur
- jew
- watching tv
- real life father and son play father and son
- college
- play
- party
- vomiting
- misfit
- hospital burn unit
- punk girl
- lake winipak
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- washing dishes
- camping
- poppyseed cake
- u.s. navy
- u.s. sailor
- telephone number
- editorial assistant
- mount sinai hospital manhattan new york city
- spanish
- german
- japanese
- car
- teenage girl
- lust
- charity work
- father in law daughter in law relationship
- mother in law daughter in law relationship
- cafe
- sewing machine
- clothes designer
- pro bono
- public advocacy
- nazi
- holocaust
- breaking a dish
- reference to bill clinton
- yin and yang
- food
- monkey
- limousine driver
- limousine
- business partner
- drug dealer
- ink factory
- fire
- spitting in someone's face
- death of great uncle
- death of uncle
It Runs in the Family Cast
Kirk Douglas leads the cast, with Michael Douglas and Bernadette Peters. Directed by Fred Schepisi.
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Director Fred Schepisi
More from Fred Schepisi
More films directed by Fred Schepisi, best-rated first: Last Orders, Barbarosa, Roxanne and The Russia House.
It Runs in the Family Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave It Runs in the Family 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 61% User score
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It Runs in the Family Plot Summary
What happens in It Runs in the Family from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the midst of their lavish lifestyle, the Gromberg family from New York City faces a myriad of both personal and professional challenges. Central to this chaos is Mitchell Gromberg, a man grappling with the enduring repercussions of a stroke, alongside his son Alex. Alex finds himself caught in a web of conflicting responsibilities as a lawyer in his father’s prestigious firm while struggling to identify his true sense of purpose. Compounding their issues, Alex’s wife, Rebecca, a caring psychologist, must confront the painful truth of Alex’s recent infidelity, which tragically unfolded at a local soup kitchen where they both volunteer.
Full summary
The whole story of It Runs in the Family, scene by scene
It Runs in the Family Box Office
It Runs in the Family grossed $8.2 million worldwide. $7.5 million came from the US and Canada and $719,669 (9%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.2M
- US & Canada
- $7.5M
- International
- $719.7K
It Runs in the Family Trailers & Videos
The trailer of It Runs in the Family.
How Well Do You Know It Runs in the Family?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What major event brings the Gromberg family together?
Cars in It Runs in the Family
8 cars on screen, including the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 2001 Lexus GS.
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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role -
2001 Lexus GS Important role -
1998 Lincoln Town Car Important role -
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
It Runs in the Family Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Cosas de familia” and “Herencia de familia”.
- Also known as
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- Cosas de familia
- Herencia de familia
- Vizio di famiglia
- Es bleibt in der Familie
- Túl nagy család
- Une si belle famille
- Acontece nas Melhores Famílias
- Δεσμοί Οικογένειας
- הכל עובר במשפחה
- Семейные ценности
- Передати у спадок
- Семейна черта
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- Tak to chodí
- 더글라스 패밀리
- Coses de família
- 三代同堂
- Wszystko w rodzinie
- Babalar ve Oğulları
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It Runs in the Family FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of It Runs in the Family, each answered in a sentence.
How long is It Runs in the Family?
It Runs in the Family runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was It Runs in the Family released?
It Runs in the Family was released on April 25, 2003.
Who directed It Runs in the Family?
It Runs in the Family was directed by Fred Schepisi.
More films by Fred Schepisi Who is in the cast of It Runs in the Family?
It Runs in the Family stars Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas and Bernadette Peters.
How much did It Runs in the Family make at the box office?
It Runs in the Family grossed $8.2 million worldwide ($7.5 million domestic, $719,669 international).
How is It Runs in the Family rated?
It Runs in the Family has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 44 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does It Runs in the Family have a post-credit scene?
No. It Runs in the Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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