Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1994)

Director:

Donald Petrie

Writers (WGA):

Neil Tolkin (story)
Tom S. Parker (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

21 December 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Tagline:

An adventure so big... even the world's richest kid can't afford to miss it!

Plot:

The richest kid in the world, Richie Rich, has everything he wants, except companionship. While representing his father at a factory opening...

Plot Keywords:

Factory | Baseball | Cult Favorite | Billionaire | Roller Coaster

Awards:

1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Nov. 28	11:00 AM	ABCF
Sun. Nov. 29	8:00 AM	ABCF

Cast

Macaulay Culkin	...	Richie Rich
John Larroquette	...	Lawrence Van Dough
Edward Herrmann	...	Richard Rich
Christine Ebersole	...	Regina Rich
Jonathan Hyde	...	Herbert Arthur Runcible Cadbury
Michael McShane	...	Professor Keenbean
Chelcie Ross	...	Ferguson
Mariangela Pino	...	Diane Pazinski
Stephi Lineburg	...	Gloria Pazinski
Michael Maccarone	...	Tony
Joel Robinson	...	Omar
Jonathan Hilario	...	Pee Wee
Reggie Jackson	...	Baseball Coach
Claudia Schiffer	...	Aerobics Instructor
Wanda Christine	...	Newswoman at Factory (as Wandachristine)

Also Known As:

Richie Rich (USA) (alternative spelling)

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild violence and language.

Runtime:

95 min | Finland:90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Latin

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby | DTS

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Iceland:L | Germany:6 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Belgium:KT | Chile:TE | Finland:K-8/5 | Netherlands:AL | South Korea:All | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Biltmore Estate - 1 Approach Road, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

The Rich mansion is the same one used in Hannibal (2001) as the home of Mason Verger

Goofs:

Continuity: The bag Richie places on the police desk goes flat, then in the next shot the bag is inflated.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Van Dough: [as he steps out of his limo] 37-and-a-half miles of driveway, and you park in the *5 feet* with a *puddle*!
Chauffeur: I'm very sorry, sir.
Van Dough: You're very sorry? Well, in that case, find another job.

Movie Connections:

References Star Wars (1977)

Fair Family Fare. Not What I Would Call Rich Though.

Fair little production has Macaulay Culkin starring as the titled character, the popular comic book hero for the youngest of age groups. Culkin has everything, but lacks companionship from other children. When Culkin's very wealthy parents (Edward Herrmann and Christine Ebersole) are kidnapped by evil company businessman John Larroquette, it is up to Culkin, his butler (Jonathan Hyde of "Titanic" fame) and some inner-city youngsters he has befriended to save the day and hold on to the family's estate. "Richie Rich" is for younger audiences and will keep most in that group entertained and interested. However, this is far from cinematic excellence. The story is second-rate and nothing really becomes too interesting as the film advances. Average overall. 2.5 out of 5 stars.