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Raising Arizona (1987)
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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.
Cast
Nicolas Cageas H.I.
Holly Hunteras Ed
Trey Wilsonas Nathan Arizona, Sr.
John Goodmanas Gale
William Forsytheas Evelle
Sam McMurrayas Glen
Frances McDormandas Dot
Randall 'Tex' Cobbas Leonard Smalls
T.J. Kuhnas Nathan Junior
Lynne Kiteias Florence Arizona
Peter Benedekas Prison Counselor
Charles 'Lew' Smithas Nice Old Grocery Man
Warren Keithas Younger FBI Agent
Henry Kendrickas Older FBI Agent
Facts
| Release date | March 13, 1987 |
| Runtime | 94 min (1h 34m) — shorter as the 1987 average of 106 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $6,000,000 |
| Box office | $29,180,280 (4.9× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0093822 |
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Questions
How long is Raising Arizona?
Raising Arizona runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Raising Arizona worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 2,426 votes, which places it #20 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 68%) and #686 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Raising Arizona?
Raising Arizona was directed by Joel Coen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: No Country for Old Men (2007), The Big Lebowski (1998), Fargo (1996).
Who stars in Raising Arizona?
Nicolas Cage as H.I.; Holly Hunter as Ed; Trey Wilson as Nathan Arizona, Sr.; John Goodman as Gale; William Forsythe as Evelle; Sam McMurray as Glen.
What is Raising Arizona rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Raising Arizona?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14914.