Moving (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Moving is a 1988 comedy directed by Alan Metter, starring Randy Quaid, Richard Pryor and Stacey Dash. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $10.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Alan Metter
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Moving About?
The premise of Moving without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A determined woman finds herself in a comical struggle against a large mattress, attempting to maneuver it up a narrow staircase. Her efforts quickly devolve into chaotic hilarity as the unwieldy bedframe proves more challenging than anticipated, leading to unexpected and funny situations.
Moving Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- identical twins
- vietnam war veteran
- yard sale
- fired
- scene during opening credits
- slimehouse
- saab
- idaho
- new jersey
- neighbor
- moving
- boise idaho
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- engineer
- con game
- lawn mower
- sitcom
- slapstick comedy
- kung fu
- obscene finger gesture
- moving man
- mother daughter relationship
- loan officer
- husband wife relationship
- father daughter relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- banker
- one word title
- yuppie
- unemployment
- rebel
- on the road
- life changing
- employment
- dysfunctional family
- swimming pool
- limousine
- con artist
- swindle
- identity swap
- revenge
- media coverage
- diner
- truck
- semi
- independent film
Moving Cast
Randy Quaid leads the cast, with Richard Pryor and Stacey Dash. Directed by Alan Metter; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Metter
Also Starring in Moving
· 6 moreMore from Alan Metter
More films directed by Alan Metter, best-rated first: Back to School, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Police Academy: Mission to Moscow and The Growing Pains Movie.
Moving Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Moving 36 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
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TMDB 56% User score
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Moving Plot Summary
What happens in Moving from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant state of New Jersey, mass transportation engineer Arlo Pear experiences an unexpected setback when he loses his job following a heated disagreement with his boss. This unforeseen change of circumstances prompts him to seek new opportunities, leading him to an interview with G.T.I. Transits. There, personnel officer Gary Marcus presents Arlo with a remarkable chance: to assume the role of head of Research and Development for an innovative monorail project set to take place in the scenic locale of Boise, Idaho.
Full summary
The whole story of Moving, scene by scene
Moving Box Office
Moving grossed $10.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.8M
- US & Canada
- $10.8M
Moving Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Moving.
How Well Do You Know Moving?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who loses his job at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Moving
28 cars on screen, including the 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country and the 1972 Kenworth W-900 A.
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1986 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Main role -
1972 Kenworth W-900 A Main role -
1988 SAAB 900 Main role -
1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Important role
Moving Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Nos Mudamos” and “Költözés”.
- Also known as
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- Nos Mudamos
- Költözés
- Moving - Rückwärts ins Chaos
- Mudança do Barulho
- Zkus se přestěhovat
- Un folle trasloco
- Przeprowadzka
- Selidba
- 이사 대소동
- Переезд
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Moving FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Moving, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Moving?
Moving runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Moving released?
Moving was released on March 4, 1988.
Who directed Moving?
Moving was directed by Alan Metter.
More films by Alan Metter Who is in the cast of Moving?
Moving stars Randy Quaid, Richard Pryor and Stacey Dash, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Moving make at the box office?
Moving grossed $10.8 million worldwide.
How is Moving rated?
Moving has 36 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Moving have a post-credit scene?
No. Moving has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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