

Raising Arizona
“Their lawless years are behind them. Their child-rearing years lay ahead...”
When a childless couple—an ex-con and an ex-cop—take one of a wealthy family’s quintuplets to raise as their own, their lives grow more complicated than anticipated.
Where to watch Raising Arizona in United States
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Where is Raising Arizona streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Raising Arizona
Raising Arizona is a 1987 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Joel Coen. The cast is led by Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 2300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Raising Arizona was produced by Circle Films and made in United States of America. It was released on March 13, 1987, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $29 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joel Coen
- Writers
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Release date
- March 13, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $29 million
- Production
- Circle Films
Raising Arizona cast & crew
Raising Arizona was directed by Joel Coen and written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen.
The cast features Nicolas Cage as H.I., Holly Hunter as Ed, Trey Wilson as Nathan Arizona, Sr., John Goodman as Gale, William Forsythe as Evelle, and Sam McMurray as Glen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Barry Sonnenfeld, and it was produced by Ethan Coen and James Jacks.
Is Raising Arizona worth watching?
Raising Arizona holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 2,342 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, Raising Arizona is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Raising Arizona
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Cast of Raising Arizona

Nicolas Cage
H.I.

Holly Hunter
Ed

Trey Wilson
Nathan Arizona, Sr.

John Goodman
Gale

William Forsythe
Evelle

Sam McMurray
Glen

Frances McDormand
Dot

Randall 'Tex' Cobb
Leonard Smalls
T.J. Kuhn
Nathan Junior

Lynne Kitei
Florence Arizona

Peter Benedek
Prison Counselor
Charles 'Lew' Smith
Nice Old Grocery Man
Raising Arizona — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Raising Arizona in United States?
Raising Arizona 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 Raising Arizona in?
Raising Arizona is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Raising Arizona?
Raising Arizona runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Raising Arizona rated?
Raising Arizona is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 2,342 ratings.











