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Raising Arizona

"Their lawless years are behind them. Their child-rearing years lay ahead..."

March 13, 1987 1h 34m 7.1/10 (2,256 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Raising Arizona is a comedy/crime film. directed by Joel Coen.

Starring Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, and Trey Wilson

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 13, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (2,256 votes)
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Budget $6M Production budget
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Box Office $29.2M 4.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$29,180,280

Production Companies

  • Circle Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raising Arizona about?

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.

Who directed Raising Arizona?

Raising Arizona was directed by Joel Coen.

How long is Raising Arizona?

Raising Arizona has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Raising Arizona released?

Raising Arizona was released on March 13, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Raising Arizona?

The main cast of Raising Arizona includes Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson, John Goodman, William Forsythe.

Is Raising Arizona worth watching?

Raising Arizona has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,256 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.