For Richer or Poorer(1997)
For Richer or Poorer Synopsis
Brad Sexton and his wife, Caroline, are wealthy New Yorkers with both marital and financial problems. The latter issue becomes a pressing matter when they discover that their accountant has embezzled millions and pinned the blame on them. Forced to go on the lam, Brad and Caroline end up in an Amish area of Pennsylvania and decide to pose as members of the religious group to evade the IRS. As the two adapt to the simple Amish lifestyle, they begin to reconnect.
For Richer or Poorer (1997) is a comedy and romance film directed by Bryan Spicer, released on December 11, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Tim Allen, Kirstie Alley, Jay O. Sanders and Michael Lerner. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 265 ratings.
- Director:
- Bryan Spicer
- Writers:
- Jana Howington, Steve LuKanic
- Producers:
- Bill Sheinberg, Jonathan Sheinberg, Sid Sheinberg
- Cinematographer:
- Buzz Feitshans IV
- Composer:
- Randy Edelman
- Production:
- Yorktown Productions, Sheinberg Productions, Universal Pictures, The Bubble Factory
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $31,611,225
- Status:
- Released
For Richer or Poorer (1997) Trailer
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For Richer or Poorer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Allen
as Brad Sexton
Kirstie Alley
as Caroline Sexton
Jay O. Sanders
as Samuel Yoder
Michael Lerner
as Phil Kleinman
Wayne Knight
as Bob Lachman
Larry Miller
as Derek Lester
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
as Frank Hall
Megan Cavanagh
as Levinia Yoder
John Pyper-Ferguson
as Henner Lapp
Carrie Preston
as Rebecca Yoder
Ethan Phillips
as Jerry
John Caponera
as Dave
Key crew
Directed by Bryan Spicer, written by Jana Howington and Steve LuKanic, produced by Bill Sheinberg, Jonathan Sheinberg and Sid Sheinberg.
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For Richer or Poorer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 265 ratings.
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For Richer or Poorer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For Richer or Poorer online?
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For Richer or Poorer (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in For Richer or Poorer?
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The main cast of For Richer or Poorer (1997) includes Tim Allen, Kirstie Alley, Jay O. Sanders, Michael Lerner and Wayne Knight. The film was directed by Bryan Spicer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For Richer or Poorer released?
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For Richer or Poorer was released on December 11, 1997 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is For Richer or Poorer worth watching?
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For Richer or Poorer (1997) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 265 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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