It Runs in the Family
1994, English. Directed by Bob Clark.
In 'A Christmas Story' Ralphie raised the roof. This Summer, the whole family is bringing down the house.
It is now summer in the Parker family; and the usual amount of numerous events are happening in their separate lives. Ralphie is searching for the perfect top to use to beat the school bully with, the Old Man is in battle with their hillbilly neighbors, the Bumpus, while eagerly awaiting the discovery of the perfect fishing spot, and the Mother is attempting to collect all of the pieces of a glass china set at a local movie theater.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Bob ClarkDirector
- Kieran CulkinRalph "Ralphie" Parker
- Charles GrodinMr. Parker (The Old Man)
- Mary SteenburgenMrs. Parker (Mother)
- Christian CulkinRandy Parker
- Al ManciniZudoc
- Troy EvansGertz
- Roy BrocksmithMr. Winchell, the Assessor
- Glenn ShadixLeopold Doppler
- Dick O'NeillPulaski
- Wayne GraceEmil Bumpus
- Tedde MooreMiss Shields
- Whit HertfordLug Ditka
Details
- Released
- 23 September 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leigh Brown, Jean Shepherd, Bob Clark
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $71K
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What It Runs in the Family is based on
It Runs in the Family is adapted from a novel.
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It Runs in the Family: quick answers
Is It Runs in the Family worth watching?
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How long is It Runs in the Family?
It Runs in the Family runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does It Runs in the Family have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It Runs in the Family. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It Runs in the Family parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Runs in the Family is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is It Runs in the Family on?
It Runs in the Family isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 September 1994. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Runs in the Family?
If you liked It Runs in the Family, try Thunderstruck, Cheaper by the Dozen, Shorts.
Who directed It Runs in the Family?
It Runs in the Family (1994) was directed by Bob Clark and stars Kieran Culkin, Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen.
What is It Runs in the Family based on?
It Runs in the Family is adapted from a novel.