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Igby Goes Down

"Insanity is relative."

September 13, 2002 1h 37m 6.6/10 (341 votes)

Originally released in 2002. Igby Goes Down is a comedy/drama film. directed by Burr Steers.

Starring Kieran Culkin, Susan Sarandon, and Jeff Goldblum

Synopsis

Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father, a self-absorbed, distant mother, and a shark-like young Republican big brother, Igby figures there must be a better life out there -- and sets about finding it.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 13, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (341 votes)
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Budget $9M Production budget
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Box Office $4.8M 0.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$9,000,000
Revenue
$4,777,465

Production Companies

  • United Artists
  • Atlantic Streamline
  • Helkon Media
  • Crossroads Films
  • Marco Weber/Lisa Tornell Productions
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Igby Goes Down about?

Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father, a self-absorbed, distant mother, an...

Who directed Igby Goes Down?

Igby Goes Down was directed by Burr Steers.

How long is Igby Goes Down?

Igby Goes Down has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Igby Goes Down released?

Igby Goes Down was released on September 13, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Igby Goes Down?

The main cast of Igby Goes Down includes Kieran Culkin, Susan Sarandon, Jeff Goldblum, Claire Danes, Jared Harris.

Is Igby Goes Down worth watching?

Igby Goes Down has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 341 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.