Raising Arizona 1987
“Their lawless years are behind them. Their child-rearing years lay ahead...”
What is Raising Arizona?
Raising Arizona is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 13, 1987
- Studios
- Circle Films
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
Raising Arizona is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Circle Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A hapless ex‑cop and ex‑con kidnap a billionaire’s baby, sparking chaotic misadventures.”
- Inventive Coen Brothers humor
- Memorable performances from the leads
- Sharp blend of crime and comedy
- Its quirky style may not suit all tastes
- Some jokes rely on dark humor
Watch it if you like off‑kilter comedies that mix crime with absurd situations.
Rated PG‑13, the film contains criminal antics and dark comedy, appropriate for mature teens and adults.
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What is the basic plot of Raising Arizona?
The story follows a childless ex‑cop and ex‑con who take one of a wealthy family’s quintuplets to raise as their own, leading to increasingly complicated situations.
Who directed Raising Arizona?
It was directed by the Coen Brothers.
Which actors appear in the film?
The cast includes the leads and supporting actors such as Trey Wilson, William Forsythe, John Goodman, Frances McDormand, Sam McMurray, and Randall “Tex” Cobb.
What is the film’s rating and runtime?
Raising Arizona is rated PG‑13 and runs approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy and crime film.
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