Raising Arizona

– The Coen Brothers tell the story of a absurd yet likable family with an unproductive couple as the f..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
1987
Raising Arizona (1987)

The Coen Brothers tell the story of a absurd yet likable family with an unproductive couple as the focal point. The couple has gotten themselves into some trouble while kidnapping a baby and give Hollywood one of the most memorable chase scenes to date.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

Raising Arizona (1987) - Trailer

Release Date:

17 Apr 1987

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Writer:

Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Main Actors:

Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson, John Goodman

Plot:

Recidivist hold-up man H.I. McDonnough and police woman Edwina marry, only to discover they are unable to conceive a child. Desperate for a baby, the pair decide to kidnap one of the quintuplets of furniture tycoon Nathan Arizona. The McDonnoughs try to keep their crime secret, while friends, co-workers and a feral bounty hunter look to use Nathan Jr. for their own purposes.

Awards:

4 nominations.

Production:

20th Century Fox

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
91%
Metacritic:
68%