It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

In 'A Christmas Story' Ralphie raised the roof. This Summer, the whole family is bringing down the house.

PG 1994 · 85 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy, Family

It is now summer in the Parker family; and the usual amount of numerous events are happening in their separate lives. Ralphie is searching for the perfect top to use to beat the school bully with, the Old Man is in battle with their hillbilly neighbors, the Bumpus, while eagerly awaiting the discovery of the perfect fishing spot, and the Mother is attempting to collect all of the pieces of a glass china set at a local movie theater.

Directed by Bob Clark · Written by Jean Shepherd

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Cast

Kieran Culkin Ralph "Ralphie" Parker
Charles Grodin Mr. Parker (The Old Man)
Mary Steenburgen Mrs. Parker (Mother)
Christian Culkin Randy Parker
Al Mancini Zudoc
Troy Evans Gertz
Roy Brocksmith Mr. Winchell, the Assessor
Glenn Shadix Leopold Doppler
Dick O'Neill Pulaski
Wayne Grace Emil Bumpus
Tedde Moore Miss Shields
Whit Hertford Lug Ditka

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