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Moving

Moving

One family's experience with the M-word.

19885.51h 29m

Overview

Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.

Directed by Alan Metter
Written by Andy Breckman
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Top Cast

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Arlo Pear

Beverly Todd

Beverly Todd

Monica Pear

Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas

Gary Marcus

Dana Carvey

Dana Carvey

Brad Williams

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Frank / Cornall Crawford

Stacey Dash

Stacey Dash

Casey Pear

Morris Day

Morris Day

Rudy

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Edwards

Chris Pallies

Chris Pallies

Gorgo

Alan Oppenheimer

Alan Oppenheimer

Mr. Cadell

Themes & Keywords

new jerseychaosmoveidahohousemoving outhome ownershipmoving to a citymultiple personality disordermoving

About Moving

Moving is a comedy, family film released in 1988 exploring themes of new jersey, chaos, move, idaho, house, moving out. Directed by Alan Metter, it stars Richard Pryor, Beverly Todd, Dave Thomas. Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.

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