Carpool
"A dad in a hurry. A man on the run. And five kids with an attitude."
Originally released in 1996. Carpool is a family/comedy film. directed by Arthur Hiller. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Arnold, David Paymer, and Rhea Perlman
Synopsis
A man with an important business meeting finds himself having to take care of the carpool for the neighborhood school children when his wife gets sick. Stopping to get donuts for the kids, things go even more awry when he finds himself a victim of a robbery. However, the situation only gets worse as a desperate man who had been contemplating a bank robbery robs the robbers and takes the man and the kids hostage in their van as his truck is blocked by an armored car. The thing then proceeds into a comedic chase movie. The father finds his kids don't really respect him and they react better to the robber. The end result is everyone gets a lifestyle change, including the original store owner.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (89 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
Production Companies
- Regency Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpool about?
A man with an important business meeting finds himself having to take care of the carpool for the neighborhood school children when his wife gets sick. Stopping to get donuts for the kids, things g...
Who directed Carpool?
Carpool was directed by Arthur Hiller.
How long is Carpool?
Carpool has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Carpool released?
Carpool was released on August 23, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Carpool?
The main cast of Carpool includes Tom Arnold, David Paymer, Rhea Perlman, Rod Steiger, Kim Coates.