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Richie Rich

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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 04/26/2007
Decently crafted but oddly charmless. Go to Full Review
Geoff Andrew Time Out 06/24/2006
Unendurable. Go to Full Review
Stephen Holden New York Times 05/20/2003
2/5
Most of the time, Richie Rich is too busy oohing and ahhing over the junk that money can buy to relax and have a good time. Go to Full Review
Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot 03/01/2022
2/4
The only good performance is that of Jonathan Hyde as the butler... Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 12/31/2021
2.5/4
...fares terribly in its meandering, uneventful first half... Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 03/16/2014
Culkin looks really bored. Maybe because "Richie Rich" is so damn boring. Go to Full Review
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Blu B Dec 3 Yeah it's pretty harmless stuff honestly and clearly met for 90's kids. There is a nostalgia factor to seeing such a innocent time. But beyond that there really isn't nothing here. The editing and pacing isn't good and everything else is just ok. It feels like after we establish Richie's character in the first 10 minutes it can never figure out what to make of any of the plot elements it sets up in a cohesive ay where it doesn't feel like stuff jsut happens. Him wanting to be a kid, running the company, his parents missing, it all feels like seperate stories hoenstly and we jump around. The friends are all super forgettable, the villian is your standard 90's I'm doing it for money and power villian like in Billy Madison, and the humor is just harmless kid fun. It's not toilet humor or anything like that but just very harmless stuff and nothing clever. The acting is very one note and cheesy. Richie is just very monotone the entire time. See more Nat M Jul 3 Shame on you all for over analyzing and rating thus down. This is a great 90's classic See more Jace E @thefilmguy Jun 16 This movie is so much fun. While the plot is absurd and it's hard to take anything seriously, that's kind of the point. The McDonalds, the roller coaster, tag, the dad tracker, the kid-apult, the experiments, Mount Richmore, there are so many elements of this movie that are memorable and fun to watch. Also, I thought that Kevin McCallister was already rich, but this is a different level! Best Character: Cadbury. Best Quote: "Well... I'm already wanted for attempted murder, escaping from jail, and blowing up an aircraft. Breaking and entering sounds right up my alley. Let's kick some butt, shall we?" - Cadbury. Best Scene: Play Date at the Mansion. Note: After I showed this to my kids, they had it on repeat for days following! See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Feb 13 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. See more Igor S Jan 17 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. See more Nick H Jan 15 The kid-a-pault rules. No notes. Perfect film. See more 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
Silver Pictures, Davis Entertainment, Warner Brothers
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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