Getting Even with Dad (1994)

A thief's son cons his father into spending more time with him.

Director:

Howard Deutch

Writers:

Tom S. Parker, Jim Jennewein

Stars:

Macaulay Culkin, Ted Danson, Glenne Headly

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Macaulay Culkin	...	Timmy
Ted Danson	...	Ray
Glenne Headly	...	Theresa
Saul Rubinek	...	Bobby
Gailard Sartain	...	Carl
Sam McMurray	...	Alex
Hector Elizondo	...	Lt. Romayko
Sydney Walker	...	Mr. Wankmueller
Kathleen Wilhoite	...	Kitty
Dann Florek	...	Wayne
Ron Canada	...	Zinn
Ralph Peduto	...	Chapman
Bert Kinyon	...	Guard
Melvin Thompson	...	Guard
Danny James Hunter	...	Armored Car Driver (as Danny Hunter)

Storyline

Ray, an ex-con and widower, is planning a coin heist with two accomplices to help him to buy his own bakery. However, he doesn't expect his son Timmy, who was living with Ray's sister, to show up at the house right in the middle of planning. Timmy is ignored and Ray and his buddies pull off the heist. Timmy gets his father's attention by stealing the coins and hiding them. To get them back, his father must take him to a number of different places and treat him like he enjoys his presence. They grow fond of each other but Timmy won't stay with his dad unless he gives up the coins.

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Plot Keywords:

convict | ex convict | barefoot boy | bare chested teenage boy | singing | 

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Taglines:

...He's not getting mad, he's Getting Even With Dad.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Saul Rubinek was really hit in the nose with a bat during the scene where he falls down the stairs at the stadium. Since Rubinek was caught off guard, his reaction gave the scene a more realistic look. The director, not thinking twice, decided to leave it in the final cut.

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Goofs

When Timmy Gleason is in the backseat of the convertible, the viewfinder on his camera changes positions between shots.

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Quotes

Timmy: [finds a bra on the car seat and holds it up] Is this one of yours? Ooh la la!
Ray Gleason: [sarcastically] That's very funny.

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Connections

References The Bullwinkle Show (1959)

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Soundtracks

You Can't Get There From Here
Written and Performed by A.J. Croce
A.J. Croce appears courtesy of Private Music

User Reviews

good comedy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I loved this movie,I thought ted danson was excellent playing that self centered father,and culkin once again does a great job with playing a smarty.I also loved the fact that it was filmed on location in san francisco at places such as embarcadero bart station,chinatown,the aquarium,and golden gate park.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 June 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Getting Even with Dad

Filming Locations:

Santa Clara, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,579,480, 19 June 1994

Gross USA:

$18,869,594

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$18,869,594

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1