It Runs in the Family (2003 film)

It Runs in the Family
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFred Schepisi
Written byJesse Wigutow
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyIan Baker
Edited byKate Williams
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byMGM Distribution Co. (United States)
Buena Vista International (International)
Release date
  • April 25, 2003 (2003-04-25)
Running time
109 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
Hebrew
Spanish
Box office$8.2 million

It Runs in the Family is a 2003 American comedy drama film directed by Fred Schepisi and starring three generations of the Douglas family: Kirk Douglas, his son Michael Douglas, and Michael's son Cameron Douglas, who play three generations of a family. Diana Douglas (née Dill), real-life mother to Michael Douglas and ex-wife of Kirk, plays Kirk's character's wife. Joel Douglas, second son of Kirk and Diana, was the associate producer. This was the final film appearance of Diana Douglas before her retirement from acting and subsequent death on July 3, 2015 at the age of 92 years.