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My Summer Story

Original title: It Runs in the Family
  • 1994
  • PG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.9K
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My Summer Story (1994)
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In this sequel to A Christmas Story (1983), it is now summer in the Parker family and the usual number of events is happening in their separate lives.In this sequel to A Christmas Story (1983), it is now summer in the Parker family and the usual number of events is happening in their separate lives.In this sequel to A Christmas Story (1983), it is now summer in the Parker family and the usual number of events is happening in their separate lives.

  • Director
    • Bob Clark
  • Writers
    • Jean Shepherd
    • Leigh Brown
    • Bob Clark
  • Stars
    • Charles Grodin
    • Kieran Culkin
    • Mary Steenburgen
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    1.9K
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    • Director
      • Bob Clark
    • Writers
      • Jean Shepherd
      • Leigh Brown
      • Bob Clark
    • Stars
      • Charles Grodin
      • Kieran Culkin
      • Mary Steenburgen
    • 35User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • Mr. Parker (The Old Man)
    Kieran Culkin
    Kieran Culkin
    • Ralph 'Ralphie' Parker
    Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen
    • Mrs. Parker - Mother
    Christian Culkin
    • Randy Parker
    Al Mancini
    Al Mancini
    • Zudoc - The Old Man's Fishing Buddy
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • The Old Man's Fishing Buddy
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Mr. Winchell the Assessor
    Glenn Shadix
    Glenn Shadix
    • Leopold Doppler - Manager of Orpheum Theater
    Dick O'Neill
    Dick O'Neill
    • Pulaski - Shopkeeper
    Wayne Grace
    Wayne Grace
    • Emil Bumpus
    Tedde Moore
    • Miss Shields - Ralphie's Teacher
    Whit Hertford
    Whit Hertford
    • Lug Ditka
    • (as Whitby Hertford)
    Geoffrey Wigdor
    Geoffrey Wigdor
    • Flick
    David Zahorsky
    • Schwartz
    Darwyn Swalve
    • Big Dickie Bumpus
    Marilyn Pitzer
    • Ma Bumpus
    Ida Lee
    • Grandma Bumpus
    John Voldstad
    John Voldstad
    • Ace Bumpus
    • Director
      • Bob Clark
    • Writers
      • Jean Shepherd
      • Leigh Brown
      • Bob Clark
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      "My Summer Story" was intended to be the film's original title before MGM, presumably fearing unfair comparisons to A Christmas Story (1983), retitled it to disassociate it from its predecessor. By the time the film reached video, it reverted back to its former title.
    • Goofs
      When Leopold Doppler (Glenn Shadix) is being pelted by the gravy boats, he shouts "Rosebud" from Citizen Kane (1941) and "Top of the World, Ma!" from White Heat (1949). However neither of these films were released at the time the movie was supposed to take place, the summer of 1940.
    • Quotes

      The Old Man: Women! You can't live with 'em--and you can't live with 'em!

    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #13.7 (1995)

    User reviews35

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    7/10

    Not as good as Chrismas Story but entertaining enough.

    I am a huge fan of A Christmas Story and was unaware that Bob Clarke had filmed more of Jean Shepherds work until I listened to the commentary track on the Christmas Story DVD. I had read peoples comments here and been a little concerned by its 5/10 score. I still wanted to see it for myself so I picked up a copy on VHS for £1.00. With all our VCRs now replaced with DVD players we only have one VCR in the house so I didnt get to watch this til after midnight one Sunday night. Whilst not brilliant and no where near as good as Christmas Story (but I guess thats because this isnt about Christmas!) I found this film to be a very delightful piece of light-hearted entertainment. Yes the choice of actors dont seem to be as memorable but thats probably because Ive watched Christmas Story hundreds of times. Dont expect any huge moments, but this is a perfect lazy day nostalgic movie. The adults will probably enjoy it more than the kids though.
    • davidkelly1977
    • Mar 13, 2004
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    • Release date
      • September 23, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • It Runs in the Family
    • Filming locations
      • 3159 W. 11th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, USA(Ralphie's house)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,936
    • Gross worldwide
      • $70,936
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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