Raising Arizona 1987

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Gummy
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65%
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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.

Nicolas Cage

as H.I.

Holly Hunter

as Ed

Trey Wilson

as Nathan Arizona, Sr.

John Goodman

as Gale

William Forsythe

as Evelle

Sam McMurray

as Glen

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

as Leonard Smalls

T.J. Kuhn

as Nathan Junior

Lynne Kitei

as Florence Arizona

Director:

Joel Coen

Writer:

Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Genres:

Comedy,Crime

Release Date:

1987 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

94 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Raising Arizona

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Nicolas Cage

as H.I.

Holly Hunter

as Ed

Trey Wilson

as Nathan Arizona, Sr.

John Goodman

as Gale

William Forsythe

as Evelle

Sam McMurray

as Glen

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

as Leonard Smalls

T.J. Kuhn

as Nathan Junior

Lynne Kitei

as Florence Arizona

Peter Benedek

as Prison Counselor

Charles 'Lew' Smith

as Nice Old Grocery Man

Warren Keith

as Younger FBI Agent

Henry Kendrick

as Older FBI Agent

Sidney Dawson

as Ear-Bending Cellmate

Richard Blake

as Parole Board Chairman

Troy Nabors

as Parole Board Member

Mary Seibel

as Parole Board Member

John O'Donnal

as Hayseed in the Pickup

Keith Jandacek

as Whitey

Warren Forsythe

as Minister

Ruben Young

as 'Trapped' Convict

Dennis Sullivan

as Policeman in Arizona House

Richard Alexander

as Policeman in Arizona House

Rusty Lee

as Feisty Hayseed

James Yeater

as Fingerprint Technician

Bill Andres

as Reporter

Carver Barns

as Reporter

Margaret H. McCormack

as Unpainted Secretary

Bill Rocz

as Newscaster

Mary F. Glenn

as Payroll Cashier

Jeremy Babendure

as Scamp with Squirt Gun

Bill Dobbins

as Adoption Agent

Ralph Norton

as Gynecologist

Henry Tank

as Mopping Convict

Frank Outlaw

as Supermarket Manager

Todd Michael Bodgers

as Varsity Nathan, Jr.

M. Emmet Walsh

as Machine Shop Ear-Bender

Robert Gray

as Glen and Dot's Kid

Katie Thrasher

as Glen and Dot's Kid

Derek Russell

as Glen and Dot's Kid

Nicole Russell

as Glen and Dot's Kid

Zachary Sanders

as Glen and Dot's Kid

Noell Sanders

as Glen and Dot's Kid

Cody Ranger

as Arizona Quint

Jeremy Arendt

as Arizona Quint

Ashley Hammon

as Arizona Quint

Crystal Hiller

as Arizona Quint

Olivia Hughes

as Arizona Quint

Emily Malin

as Arizona Quint

Melanie Malin

as Arizona Quint

Craig McLaughlin

as Arizona Quint

Adam Savageau

as Arizona Quint

Benjamin Savageau

as Arizona Quint

David Schneider

as Arizona Quint

Michael Stewart

as Arizona Quint

William Preston Robertson

as Amazing Voice (voice)

Ron Cobert

as Reporter #1 (uncredited)

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