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Seen it?1994 | 94 min | Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (26% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Billionaire heir Richie Rich has it all, including Reggie Jackson as a batting coach and Claudia Schiffer as a personal trainer -- but no playmates. What's more, scoundrel Laurence Van Dough is scheming to take over the family empire. Uh-oh! Enter faithful butler Cadbury to save the day.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$125 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 237K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Donald Petrie
- Macaulay CulkinRichie Rich
- John LarroquetteVan Dough
- Edward HerrmannMr. Rich
- Christine EbersoleMrs. Rich
- Jonathan HydeCadbury
- Michael McShaneProfessor Keenbean
- Chelcie RossFerguson
- Mariangela PinoDiane
- Stephi LineburgGloria
- Michael MaccaroneTony