Splitting Heirs
"A wickedly funny comedy of Royal proportions"
Originally released in 1993. Splitting Heirs is a comedy film. directed by Robert Young. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rick Moranis, Eric Idle, and Barbara Hershey
Synopsis
A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American, whom he thinks is his son who was lost as a baby and then found again. An Englishman who thinks he is an Indian comes to believe that he is actually the heir. He comes to hate the American who is his boss, his friend, and the man who has stolen the woman after whom he lusts.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (82 votes)
Box Office
$3.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rick Moranis
as Henry Bullock
Eric Idle
as Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel
Barbara Hershey
as Duchess Lucinda
Catherine Zeta-Jones
as Kitty
John Cleese
as Raoul P. Shadgrind
Sadie Frost
as Angela
Stratford Johns
as Butler
Brenda Bruce
as Mrs. Bullock
William Franklyn
as Andrews
Charu Bala Chokshi
as Mrs. Patel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $3,200,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Prominent Features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Splitting Heirs about?
A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American, whom he thinks is his son who was lost as a baby and then found again. An Englishman who thinks he is a...
Who directed Splitting Heirs?
Splitting Heirs was directed by Robert Young.
How long is Splitting Heirs?
Splitting Heirs has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Splitting Heirs released?
Splitting Heirs was released on April 2, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Splitting Heirs?
The main cast of Splitting Heirs includes Rick Moranis, Eric Idle, Barbara Hershey, Catherine Zeta-Jones, John Cleese.