It Runs in the Family

Name: It Runs in the Family
Genre: Drama
Released: April 25, 2003
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 44
Cast: Bernadette Peters, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas

2003

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: April 25, 2003 | PG-13

Starring: Bernadette Peters, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas

Summary: A story about the loving, frustrating, reassuring, insane, and ultimately inescapable bonds of family. (MGM)

Director: Fred Schepisi

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 109 min

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Stephen Holden

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 full review

Kevin Thomas

Schepisi not only inspired the cast to give well-shaded, reflective portrayals but also made the film a work of honest, heartfelt sentiment. Read full review

Claudia Puig

Father and son Kirk and Michael Douglas' moments together are among the movie's best. Read full review

David Sterritt

The best reason to see It Runs in the Family is the sight of unquenchable Kirk. Read full review

J.R. Jones

Sluggish comedy drama. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Every scene in this oppressive film has a theme or didactic purpose, but little life.

Mick LaSalle

Achingly long and pointless, "Runs" is a movie about family that's dishonest in its presentation of every relationship. Read full review

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beingryanjude

Sep 1, 2014

The Douglas Family Reunion simply did not work on-screen. Can't say I'm surprised either. It Runs in the Family is a below-average romp without any quality humor.

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