Getting Even with Dad
"..He's not getting mad, he's Getting Even With Dad."
Originally released in 1994. Getting Even with Dad is a comedy/crime film. directed by Howard Deutch.
Starring Macaulay Culkin, Ted Danson, and Glenne Headly
Synopsis
Con man Ray is going after one last heist – a stash of rare coins – when his estranged son Timmy unexpectedly shows up. Ray is too preoccupied with his robbery to spend time with his son, so Timmy blackmails him into acting like a father, hiding the coins and promises to return them only after Ray takes him to amusement parks and baseball games.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (214 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$53.8M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Macaulay Culkin
as Timmy Gleason
Ted Danson
as Raymond 'Ray' Gleason
Glenne Headly
as Detective Theresa Walsh
Saul Rubinek
as Robert 'Bobby' Drace
Gailard Sartain
as Carl
Sam McMurray
as Alex
Héctor Elizondo
as Lt. G. Romayko
Sydney Walker
as Mr. Wankmueller
Kathleen Wilhoite
as Kitty
Dann Florek
as Wayne
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $53,769,594
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Getting Even with Dad about?
Con man Ray is going after one last heist – a stash of rare coins – when his estranged son Timmy unexpectedly shows up. Ray is too preoccupied with his robbery to spend time with his son, so Ti...
Who directed Getting Even with Dad?
Getting Even with Dad was directed by Howard Deutch.
How long is Getting Even with Dad?
Getting Even with Dad has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Getting Even with Dad released?
Getting Even with Dad was released on June 17, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Getting Even with Dad?
The main cast of Getting Even with Dad includes Macaulay Culkin, Ted Danson, Glenne Headly, Saul Rubinek, Gailard Sartain.
Is Getting Even with Dad worth watching?
Getting Even with Dad has a user rating of 5.3/10 based on 214 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.