In 'A Christmas Story' Ralphie raised the roof. This Summer, the whole family is bringing down the house.

It Runs in the Family

5.4 (31 votes)• 1994• 85m•Released

Comedy Family

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It is now summer in the Parker family; and the usual amount of numerous events are happening in their separate lives. Ralphie is searching for the perfect top to use to beat the school bully with, the Old Man is in battle with their hillbilly neighbors, the Bumpus, while eagerly awaiting the discovery of the perfect fishing spot, and the Mother is attempting to collect all of the pieces of a glass china set at a local movie theater.

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Languages: English

Director: Bob Clark

Starring Cast: Kieran Culkin, Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen, Christian Culkin, Al Mancini, Troy Evans

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