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It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

Some families can survive anything. Even each other.

20036.01h 49m

Overview

This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile

Directed by Fred Schepisi
Written by Jesse Wigutow
Produced by Michael Douglas
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Top Cast

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Alex Gromberg

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Mitchell Gromberg

Bernadette Peters

Bernadette Peters

Rebecca Gromberg

Rory Culkin

Rory Culkin

Eli Gromberg

Cameron Douglas

Cameron Douglas

Asher Gromberg

Diana Douglas

Diana Douglas

Evelyn Gromberg

Josh Pais

Josh Pais

Barney

Michelle Monaghan

Michelle Monaghan

Peg Maloney

Geoffrey Arend

Geoffrey Arend

Malik

Sarita Choudhury

Sarita Choudhury

Suzie

About It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family is a comedy, drama film released in 2003. Directed by Fred Schepisi, it stars Michael Douglas, Kirk Douglas, Bernadette Peters. This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile

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