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Moving

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
6.1K
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Richard Pryor in Moving (1988)
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Comedy

Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.

  • Director
    • Alan Metter
  • Writer
    • Andy Breckman
  • Stars
    • Richard Pryor
    • Beverly Todd
    • Stacey Dash
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    6.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alan Metter
    • Writer
      • Andy Breckman
    • Stars
      • Richard Pryor
      • Beverly Todd
      • Stacey Dash
    • 41User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Moving
    Trailer 1:27
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    Top cast

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    Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor
    • Arlo Pear
    Beverly Todd
    Beverly Todd
    • Monica Pear
    Stacey Dash
    Stacey Dash
    • Casey Pear
    Raphael Harris
    Raphael Harris
    • Marshall Pear
    Ishmael Harris
    • Randy Pear
    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Frank…
    Tony Rolan
    • Parking Attendant
    Claire Malis
    • Helen Fredericks
    John Wesley
    John Wesley
    • Roy Hendersen
    Jason Marin
    • Paperboy
    Traci Lind
    Traci Lind
    • Natalie
    • (as Traci Lin)
    Will Gill Jr.
    • Security Guard
    Don Franklin
    Don Franklin
    • Kevin
    Gordon Jump
    Gordon Jump
    • Simon Eberhart
    Dave Thomas
    Dave Thomas
    • Gary Marcus
    Julius Carry
    Julius Carry
    • Coach Wilcox
    • (as Julius Carry III)
    Stephen Michael Cole
    • Young Husband
    Diedre Madsen
    • Young Wife
    • Director
      • Alan Metter
    • Writer
      • Andy Breckman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Richard Pryor's last solo starring vehicle.
    • Goofs
      As the Pears are moving, one of the movers mentions that it is Mardi Gras time. Mardi Gras takes place in the winter. However, both New Jersey and Idaho appear to be experiencing a curiously warm winter since all of the people are wearing summer-type clothing and all of the lawns are green.
    • Quotes

      Arlo Pear: What happened to my car?

      Brad: Brad probably loaned the car to the Pope. Don't let the hat fool you, Man, the Pope's a crazy fucker. He probably blessed the car, got wasted and drove it off a fucking cliff.

    • Crazy credits
      The movie's opening title consist of the words speeding in from the right of the screen and crashing together before straightening out at the end.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Bigger Bubble
    • Soundtracks
      Moving
      Written, Performed, and Produced by Ollie E. Brown

    User reviews41

    Review
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    Featured review
    6/10
    Harmless Richard Pryor Comedy
    In this silly, but fun comedy from director Alan Metter(Back To School), Richard Pryor plays an engineer finds what seems to be the perfect job. The only problem is that the job is in Idaho, which means that his family would have to sell their home in Chicago and move out to Idaho. Several disasters occur as Pryor attempts to pack up and move across country, everything that could possibly go wrong does. The film is not exactly a laugh fest, but Pryor keeps the film entertaining with his great comic energy. Dave Thomas and Dana Carvey are fun in supporting roles, as well as Rodney Dangerfield as a gambling loan officer. Overall, a harmless film that benefits greatly from the presence of Pryor. 5.8/10.
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    • Jun 28, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 4, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Moving - Rückwärts ins Chaos
    • Filming locations
      • Boise, Idaho, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Brooksfilms
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,815,378
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,022,782
      • Mar 6, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,815,378
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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