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Raising Arizona

1987·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13

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Very funny, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Breakneck and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and slapstick

  • Absurdist Humor10
  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Family and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

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About

Their lawless years are behind them. Their child-rearing years lay ahead...

When a childless couple—an ex-con and an ex-cop—take one of a wealthy family’s quintuplets to raise as their own, their lives grow more complicated than anticipated.
Coen Brothers ClassicAbsurdist ComedySlapstick FarceQuirky Crime CaperOffbeat RomanceSouthern Gothic LiteMemorable CharactersStylized VisualsHigh Energy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Raising Arizona

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Where can I stream Raising Arizona legally?

Raising Arizona is included with a subscription to YouTube in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Raising Arizona worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Raising Arizona rated?

PG-13Strong languageViolence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is Raising Arizona?

1 h 34 min

Raising Arizona runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Raising Arizona?

Critics80
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Raising Arizona much the same way.

Was Raising Arizona a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$29 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $29 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.

What language is Raising Arizona in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Raising Arizona?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Raising Arizona in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Raising Arizona use?

Jerk with a Heart of GoldEldritch AbominationApologetic AttackerMama BearDiegetic Soundtrack UsageDreaming of Things to ComePurple ProseEinstein HairBig "SHUT UP!"Early-Bird CameoDisaster DominoesWould Hurt a Childand 107 more

TV Tropes lists 119 storytelling tropes for Raising Arizona, including Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Eldritch Abomination, Apologetic Attacker.