It Runs in the Family

A gentle, talky family drama that ambles through generational grievances with warmth and mild humor, never quite catching fire.

Directed by

Fred Schepisi

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Michael Douglas, Kirk Douglas, Bernadette Peters

Tagline

Some families can survive anything. Even each other.

Overview

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

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, parenthood, identity, grief

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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