

It Runs in the Family
“Some families can survive anything. Even each other.”
This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile
Where to watch It Runs in the Family in United States
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Where is It Runs in the Family streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
About It Runs in the Family
It Runs in the Family is a 2003 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Fred Schepisi. The cast is led by Michael Douglas, Kirk Douglas, Bernadette Peters. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
It Runs in the Family was produced by GreenStreet Productions, Family Films, and Furthur Films and made in United States of America. It was released on April 25, 2003.
- Director
- Fred Schepisi
- Writers
- Jesse Wigutow
- Release date
- April 25, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- GreenStreet Productions, Family Films, Furthur Films
It Runs in the Family cast & crew
It Runs in the Family was directed by Fred Schepisi and written by Jesse Wigutow.
The cast features Michael Douglas as Alex Gromberg, Kirk Douglas as Mitchell Gromberg, Bernadette Peters as Rebecca Gromberg, Rory Culkin as Eli Gromberg, Cameron Douglas as Asher Gromberg, and Diana Douglas as Evelyn Gromberg.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Grabowsky, cinematography is by Ian Baker, and it was produced by Michael Douglas.
Is It Runs in the Family worth watching?
It Runs in the Family holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 81 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, It Runs in the Family is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch It Runs in the Family
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Cast of It Runs in the Family

Michael Douglas
Alex Gromberg

Kirk Douglas
Mitchell Gromberg

Bernadette Peters
Rebecca Gromberg

Rory Culkin
Eli Gromberg
Cameron Douglas
Asher Gromberg

Diana Douglas
Evelyn Gromberg

Josh Pais
Barney

Michelle Monaghan
Peg Maloney

Geoffrey Arend
Malik

Sarita Choudhury
Suzie

Annie Golden
Deb

Audra McDonald
Sarah Langley
It Runs in the Family — FAQs
▸Where can I watch It Runs in the Family in United States?
It Runs in the Family is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is It Runs in the Family on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — It Runs in the Family is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is It Runs in the Family in?
It Runs in the Family is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, Hebrew, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is It Runs in the Family?
It Runs in the Family runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is It Runs in the Family rated?
It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 81 ratings.











