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For Richer or Poorer

1997·Movie·PG-13·115 min·6.0(261)

Brad Sexton and his wife, Caroline, are wealthy New Yorkers with both marital and financial problems. The latter issue becomes a pressing matter when they discover that their accountant has embezzled millions and pinned the blame on them. Forced to go on the lam, Brad and Caroline end up in an Amish area of Pennsylvania and decide to pose as members of the religious group to evade the IRS. As the two adapt to the simple Amish lifestyle, they begin to reconnect.

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About For Richer or Poorer

For Richer or Poorer is a 1997 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Bryan Spicer. The cast is led by Tim Allen, Kirstie Alley, Jay O. Sanders. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

For Richer or Poorer was produced by Yorktown Productions, The Bubble Factory, and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 11, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.

Director
Bryan Spicer
Writers
Jana Howington, Steve LuKanic
Release date
December 11, 1997
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$32 million
Production
Yorktown Productions, The Bubble Factory, Universal Pictures
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For Richer or Poorer cast & crew

For Richer or Poorer was directed by Bryan Spicer and written by Jana Howington and Steve LuKanic.

The cast features Tim Allen as Brad Sexton, Kirstie Alley as Caroline Sexton, Jay O. Sanders as Samuel Yoder, Michael Lerner as Phil Kleinman, Wayne Knight as Bob Lachman, and Larry Miller as Derek Lester.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Edelman, cinematography is by Buzz Feitshans IV, and it was produced by Sid Sheinberg and Gayle Fraser-Baigelman.

Is For Richer or Poorer worth watching?

For Richer or Poorer holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 261 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, For Richer or Poorer is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of For Richer or Poorer

Tim Allen

Tim Allen

Brad Sexton

Kirstie Alley

Kirstie Alley

Caroline Sexton

Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders

Samuel Yoder

Michael Lerner

Michael Lerner

Phil Kleinman

Wayne Knight

Wayne Knight

Bob Lachman

Larry Miller

Larry Miller

Derek Lester

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Frank Hall

Megan Cavanagh

Megan Cavanagh

Levinia Yoder

John Pyper-Ferguson

John Pyper-Ferguson

Henner Lapp

Carrie Preston

Carrie Preston

Rebecca Yoder

Ethan Phillips

Ethan Phillips

Jerry

John Caponera

John Caponera

Dave

For Richer or Poorer — FAQs

Where can I watch For Richer or Poorer in United States?

For Richer or Poorer is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is For Richer or Poorer in?

For Richer or Poorer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is For Richer or Poorer?

For Richer or Poorer runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).

What is For Richer or Poorer rated?

For Richer or Poorer is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 261 ratings.

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