It Runs in the Family

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It Runs in the Family

PG

Released Sep 23, 1994

1h 25m

Comedy

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In this sequel to "A Christmas Story," Ralphie Parker (Kieran Culkin) struggles to find the perfect spinning top with which to defeat his old rival, Scut Farkus (Chris Owen). Meanwhile, Mrs. Parker (Mary Steenburgen) butts heads with the owner of a new movie theater over a series of questionable giveaways. And, as the Old Man (Charles Grodin) spends the summer teaching Ralphie to fish, the rivalry rages on between the Parkers and their boisterous neighbors, the Bumpus family.

Keith Bailey

Radio Times

What this movie really lacks is warmth and love for the characters and the period.

Rated: 1/5

Jan 9, 2021

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Chuck O'Leary

FulvueDrive-in.com

Pleasant and often amusing without ever recapturing the charm of A Christmas Story.

Rated: C+

Aug 16, 2006

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Rated: 2/5

Feb 6, 2005

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StephenPaul C

The least funny 01 hour: and 25 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/12/23

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Steve D

A poor cash-grab lacking any of the talent of the original cast or its cleverness.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

The worst sequel ever, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

No it's not A Christmas Story, but it's still sweet and charming.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

Why is this one under 2 different names?? The case says "my summer story" but on here its known as it runs in the family?? Lol that's kinda weird.. but I like the actors.. 1994?? Wow its kinda old.. lol

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

Sort of a continuation of Christmas Story.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Bob Clark

Director

Charles Grodin

Mr. Parker

Kieran Culkin

Ralph "Ralphie" Parker

Mary Steenburgen

Mrs. Parker

Christian Culkin

Randy Parker

Al Mancini

Zudoc, The Old Man's fishing buddy

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Synopsis

In this sequel to "A Christmas Story," Ralphie Parker (Kieran Culkin) struggles to find the perfect spinning top with which to defeat his old rival, Scut Farkus (Chris Owen). Meanwhile, Mrs. Parker (Mary Steenburgen) butts heads with the owner of a new movie theater over a series of questionable giveaways. And, as the Old Man (Charles Grodin) spends the summer teaching Ralphie to fish, the rivalry rages on between the Parkers and their boisterous neighbors, the Bumpus family.

Director: Bob Clark
Producer: René Dupont
Screenwriter: Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, Bob Clark
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corp.
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 23, 1994, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Aug 1, 2006
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Dolby