It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 81 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Michael Douglas — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on fuboTV and see for yourself.

It Runs in the Family arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in It Runs in the Family land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile Between them, Michael Douglas and Kirk Douglas carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 2003. What keeps It Runs in the Family from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, It Runs in the Family respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Michael Douglas's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

It Runs in the Family was released in 2003, directed by Fred Schepisi. The full 109-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.