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      It Runs in the Family

      PG Released Sep 23, 1994 1h 25m Comedy List
      Reviews 44% 500+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member The worst sequel ever, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Sort of a continuation of Christmas Story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      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 Full Review Chuck O'Leary FulvueDrive-in.com Pleasant and often amusing without ever recapturing the charm of A Christmas Story. Rated: C+ Aug 16, 2006 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Rated: 2/5 Feb 6, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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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
      Jean Shepherd
      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