Splitting Heirs(1993)
A wickedly funny comedy of Royal proportions
Splitting Heirs 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.
Splitting Heirs (1993) is a comedy film directed by Robert Young, released on April 2, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Rick Moranis, Eric Idle, Barbara Hershey and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Young
- Writers:
- Eric Idle
- Producers:
- Redmond Morris, Simon Bosanquet
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Pierce-Roberts
- Composer:
- Michael Kamen
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Prominent Features
- Revenue:
- $3,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Splitting Heirs (1993) Trailer
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Splitting Heirs Cast & Crew
Main 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
Sadie Frost
as Angela
Stratford Johns
as Butler
Brenda Bruce
as Mrs. Bullock
William Franklyn
as Andrews
- Charu Bala Chokshi
Charu Bala Chokshi
as Mrs. Patel
Jeremy Clyde
as 14th Duke
- Richard Huw
Richard Huw
as Brittle
Key crew
Directed by Robert Young, written by Eric Idle, produced by Redmond Morris and Simon Bosanquet.
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Splitting Heirs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 85 ratings.
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Splitting Heirs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Splitting Heirs online?
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Splitting Heirs (1993) 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 Splitting Heirs?
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The main cast of Splitting Heirs (1993) includes Rick Moranis, Eric Idle, Barbara Hershey, Catherine Zeta-Jones and John Cleese. The film was directed by Robert Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Splitting Heirs released?
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Splitting Heirs was released on April 2, 1993 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Splitting Heirs worth watching?
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Splitting Heirs (1993) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Splitting Heirs?
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Yes. The official Splitting Heirs trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.