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Richie Rich

Play trailer Poster for Richie Rich PG Released Dec 21, 1994 1h 35m Kids & Family Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Richie Rich (Macaulay Culkin) has every toy any little boy could ever want, in addition to an adoring mother (Christine Ebersole) and father (Edward Herrmann). The one thing Richie doesn't have is friends. When his parents suddenly go missing, Richie suspects an executive (John Larroquette) in the family company is to blame. Setting out to solve the mystery, Richie hooks up with a group of kids who prove they just might fill the void in his life, while helping him save his folks.
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With Macaulay Culkin barely registering any emotion, Richie Rich feels disjointed and free of a sense of fun and wonderment.

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Joe Leydon Variety Decently crafted but oddly charmless. Apr 26, 2007 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out Unendurable. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: 3/5 Oct 2, 2004 Full Review Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot The only good performance is that of Jonathan Hyde as the butler... Rated: 2/4 Mar 1, 2022 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...fares terribly in its meandering, uneventful first half... Rated: 2.5/4 Dec 31, 2021 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Culkin looks really bored. Maybe because "Richie Rich" is so damn boring. Mar 16, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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SkyRo P The 1994 film "Richie Rich," featuring Macaulay Culkin, was the next movie I decided to revisit. I thought I remembered it from my childhood, but upon watching it again, I realized I had forgotten nearly everything about it. This experience got me reflecting on the nature of creativity in Hollywood—whether it truly endures or if it tends to be fleeting. Take "The Wizard of Oz," for example, which was released in 1939. That film has an enduring quality; its memorable scenes and characters stay with you long after viewing. In contrast, when I watched "Richie Rich" as an adult, I found it hard to recall any significant details about the story. While the film had its fun moments, there were instances where I found myself questioning whether Culkin's character was actually speaking or if there was a voiceover because it sometimes didn’t even sound like him. This left me feeling disoriented and confused throughout the film. The characters were quite corny, the family dynamics felt cheesy, and the overall plot was goofy. It was entertaining in its own way, but I doubt I would revisit it outside of this review, which was a practice we didn't engage in back then. I ended up taking two days to finish it because I had to pause several times; it just didn't hold my interest. That said, if you're looking for something to pass the time, I suppose I could recommend checking it out as a filler. However, I wouldn't label it as a great cinematic experience that you'll love from start to finish. It suffers from misdirection and poorly written dialogue, making it difficult to fully enjoy. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/13/25 Full Review Igor S Man, i wanted to give this a positive review. This was one of my favourite movies as a kid. I had a nostalgia thing today and went back to watch it. It is kind of a bad movie. I think what made me love this as a kid, was the fact that this kid had a rollercoster at his house, plus a few gadgets. I was also a huge Macaulay Culkin too, and was tired of watching the first 2 home alone movies(i watched them all the time) so that definitely helped. If you are a Macaulay Culkin fan as well, watch it. But don't expect much, because it doesn't have the same heart as home alone did. But then again, home alone 1 is a perfect movie, so it would be hard to reach that level. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/25 Full Review Nick H The kid-a-pault rules. No notes. Perfect film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/25 Full Review thiago s Filme legal, o roteiro é bacana, gostei do macaulay culkin como o riquinho, o vilão é chato, gostei de várias cenas como o riquinho brincando de com as crianças de maneira diferente, tipo o lança criança, pega pega com o quadriciculo e várias outras brincadeiras, no final, o vilão chato é preso, e riquinho dá sua tacada final no beisebol, com tudo isso, eu recomendo esse filme vale a pena assistir. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review Cudalbu R A slightly different take from the original Richie Rich, but nonetheless fascinating! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/25 Full Review Storage F mcdonalds what more do i need to say Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Richie Rich (Macaulay Culkin) has every toy any little boy could ever want, in addition to an adoring mother (Christine Ebersole) and father (Edward Herrmann). The one thing Richie doesn't have is friends. When his parents suddenly go missing, Richie suspects an executive (John Larroquette) in the family company is to blame. Setting out to solve the mystery, Richie hooks up with a group of kids who prove they just might fill the void in his life, while helping him save his folks.
Director
Donald Petrie
Producer
John Davis, Joel Silver
Screenwriter
Neil Tolkin, Tom S. Parker, Jim Jennewein
Production Co
Warner Brothers, Davis Entertainment, Silver Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 21, 1994, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$37.1M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround
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