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My Summer Story

Original title: It Runs in the Family
  • 19941994
  • PGPG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.6K
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It Runs in the Family (1994)
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In this sequel to A Christmas Story (1983), it is now summer in the Parker family and the usual number of events is happening in their separate lives.In this sequel to A Christmas Story (1983), it is now summer in the Parker family and the usual number of events is happening in their separate lives.In this sequel to A Christmas Story (1983), it is now summer in the Parker family and the usual number of events is happening in their separate lives.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bob Clark
  • Writers
    • Jean Shepherd(novels "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash" and "Wanda Hickey's Night of Gold Memories and Other Disasters")
    • Leigh Brown(screenplay)
    • Bob Clark(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Charles Grodin
    • Kieran Culkin
    • Mary Steenburgen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bob Clark
  • Writers
    • Jean Shepherd(novels "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash" and "Wanda Hickey's Night of Gold Memories and Other Disasters")
    • Leigh Brown(screenplay)
    • Bob Clark(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Charles Grodin
    • Kieran Culkin
    • Mary Steenburgen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Kieran Culkin, Geoffrey Wigdor, and David Zahorsky in It Runs in the Family (1994)
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    It Runs in the Family (1994)
    It Runs in the Family (1994)
    Charles Grodin and Mary Steenburgen in It Runs in the Family (1994)
    Charles Grodin in It Runs in the Family (1994)
    Kieran Culkin and Charles Grodin in It Runs in the Family (1994)
    Kieran Culkin in It Runs in the Family (1994)
    Kieran Culkin in It Runs in the Family (1994)
    Kieran Culkin, Geoffrey Wigdor, and David Zahorsky in It Runs in the Family (1994)
    Kieran Culkin in It Runs in the Family (1994)

    Top cast

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    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • Mr. Parker (The Old Man)as Mr. Parker (The Old Man)
    Kieran Culkin
    Kieran Culkin
    • Ralph 'Ralphie' Parkeras Ralph 'Ralphie' Parker
    Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen
    • Mrs. Parker (Mother)as Mrs. Parker (Mother)
    Christian Culkin
    • Randy Parkeras Randy Parker
    Al Mancini
    Al Mancini
    • Zudoc, The Old Man's fishing buddyas Zudoc, The Old Man's fishing buddy
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • The Old Man's fishing buddyas The Old Man's fishing buddy
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Mr. Winchell the Assessoras Mr. Winchell the Assessor
    Glenn Shadix
    Glenn Shadix
    • Leopold Doppler, Manager of Orpheum Theateras Leopold Doppler, Manager of Orpheum Theater
    Dick O'Neill
    Dick O'Neill
    • Pulaski, Shopkeeperas Pulaski, Shopkeeper
    Wayne Grace
    Wayne Grace
    • Emil Bumpusas Emil Bumpus
    Tedde Moore
    Tedde Moore
    • Miss Shields, Ralphie's Teacheras Miss Shields, Ralphie's Teacher
    Whit Hertford
    Whit Hertford
    • Lug Ditkaas Lug Ditka
    • (as Whitby Hertford)
    Geoffrey Wigdor
    Geoffrey Wigdor
    • Flickas Flick
    David Zahorsky
    • Schwartzas Schwartz
    Darwyn Swalve
    • Big Dickie Bumpusas Big Dickie Bumpus
    Marilyn Pitzer
    • Ma Bumpusas Ma Bumpus
    Ida Lee
    • Grandma Bumpusas Grandma Bumpus
    John Voldstad
    John Voldstad
    • Ace Bumpusas Ace Bumpus
    • Director
      • Bob Clark
    • Writers
      • Jean Shepherd(novels "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash" and "Wanda Hickey's Night of Gold Memories and Other Disasters") (screenplay)
      • Leigh Brown(screenplay)
      • Bob Clark(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    In this second sequel to A Christmas Story (1983), it is now summer in the Parker family and the usual number of events is happening in their separate lives. Ralphie is searching for the perfect top to use to beat the school bully, the Old Man is in battle with their hillbilly neighbors (the Bumpuses) while eagerly awaiting the discovery of the perfect fishing spot, and Mother is attempting to collect all of the pieces of a glass china set at a local movie theater. —Richard Webner
    • bully
    • boy
    • voice over narration
    • 1940s
    • spinning top
    • 25 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • In "A Christmas Story" Ralphie raised the roof. This summer, the whole family is bringing down the house.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some mild language and racy drawings
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      "My Summer Story" was intended to be the film's original title before MGM, presumably fearing unfair comparisons to A Christmas Story (1983), retitled it to disassociate it from its predecessor. By the time the film reached video, it reverted back to its former title.
    • Goofs
      When Leopold Doppler (Glenn Shadix) is being pelted by the gravy boats, he shouts "Rosebud" from Citizen Kane (1941) and "Top of the World, Ma!" from White Heat (1949). However neither of these films were released at the time the movie was supposed to take place, the summer of 1940.
    • Quotes

      The Old Man: Women! You can't live with 'em - and you can't live with 'em!

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Sequels You've Never Heard Of (2015)

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Much better than I remembered.
    This film was excellent! While some may argue that it is not up to par with "A Christmas Story" it is definately a good and faithful sequel. Unfortunately none of the same cast (probably because all the child actors were now too old) but still great acting all around. The story is awesome, and the narration classic! One to definately check out. 8/10.
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    • behemuthm
    • Jan 3, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • It Runs in the Family
    • Filming locations
      • 3159 W. 11th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,936
    • Gross worldwide
      • $70,936
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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