Getting Even With Dad
1994, 104 minutes, Rated PG
Macaulay Culkin (Richie Rich) is a clever kid out to reform his wayward father (Ted Danson, Three Men and a Baby, "Cheers") in this exuberantly zany, heartwarming comedy for the whole family.
When he is dropped off at the home of Ray Gleason (Danson), the father he hasn't seen in years, Timmy (Culkin) hopes that they'll be able to spend some time together. Unfortunately, that's not what Dad has in mind. Involved in the get-rich-quick scheme of a lifetime, Ray and two klutzy cohorts (Saul Rubinek and Gailard Sartain) are illegally paving the road to financial bliss... that is, until Timmy steps into their path. Recognising that only he can set his father straight, the inventive kid creatively thwarts their plan and makes Ray do time... as a dad.
"Blackmailed" into parenthood, Ray reluctantly begins a whirlwind schedule of father-son activities. But the more baseball games, museums and miniature golf outings he attends, the more he understands that making a fortune isn't as important as making amends with his son. Sparkling with love, larceny and laughter, this "wonderfully entertaining film" is captivating family fare... "Kids will squeal with delight" (Paul Wunder, WBAI Radio).
- Director:
- Howard Deutch [5],
- Starring:
- Hector Elizondo [25], Ted Danson [53], Gailard Sartain [7], Glenne Headly [20], Saul Rubinek [15], Macaulay Culkin [11],
- Screen Formats:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Subtitles:
- Polish
- Language and Sound:
- Castellano Dolby Digital Stereo
English Dolby Digital Stereo
French Dolby Digital Stereo
German Dolby Digital Stereo
Italian Dolby Digital Stereo
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