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  • It Runs In The Family
  • Opened April 25, 2003 | Runtime:1 hr. 49 min.
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 14+. Read More
  • The Grombergs are a highly successful New York family - except when it comes to communicating with each other. Three generations of a family, each in their own dysfunctional way, live their own separate lives but find a couple of moments in time to Read More
  • Cast: Michael Douglas, Kirk Douglas, Rory Culkin, Cameron Douglas, Diana Douglas
  • Director: Fred Schepisi
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Family Drama, Ensemble Film, Domestic Comedy

It Runs In The Family Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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  • 80
    The New York Times | Stephen Holden

    Jesse Wigutow's screenplay is one of those marvels of economy, idiomatic...

  • 70
    Washington Post | Michael O'Sullivan

    Much to my surprise and delight, the movie is nothing like its marketing.

  • 70
    Variety | Robert Koehler

    Uneasily pivots between comedy and drama, with its best parts strongly...

  • 70
    Los Angeles Times | Kevin Thomas

    Schepisi not only inspired the cast to give well-shaded, reflective portrayals...

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