Rich Kids(1979)
What happens when kids grow up and parents don't.
Rich Kids Synopsis
Two 12-year-olds, the products of Upper West Side broken homes, struggle to make sense of their parents lives and their own adolescent feelings.
Rich Kids (1979) is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert M. Young, released on August 17, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Trini Alvarado, Jeremy Levy, Kathryn Walker and John Lithgow. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert M. Young
- Writers:
- Judith Ross
- Producers:
- George W. George, Michael Hausman
- Cinematographer:
- Ralf D. Bode
- Composer:
- Craig Doerge
- Production:
- United Artists, Lion's Gate Films
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Revenue:
- $1,856,122
- Status:
- Released
Rich Kids Cast & Crew
Main cast
Trini Alvarado
as Franny Philips
- Jeremy Levy
Jeremy Levy
as Jamie Harris
Kathryn Walker
as Madeline Philips
John Lithgow
as Paul Philips
Terry Kiser
as Ralph Harris
David Selby
as Steve Sloan
Roberta Maxwell
as Barbara Peterfreund
Paul Dooley
as Simon Peterfreund
Irene Worth
as Madeline's Mother
- Diane Stilwell
Diane Stilwell
as Stewardess
- Dianne Kirksey
Dianne Kirksey
as Ralph's Secretary
Olympia Dukakis
as Lawyer
Key crew
Directed by Robert M. Young, written by Judith Ross, produced by George W. George and Michael Hausman.
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Rich Kids Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 16 ratings.
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Rich Kids – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rich Kids online?
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Rich Kids (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Rich Kids?
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The main cast of Rich Kids (1979) includes Trini Alvarado, Jeremy Levy, Kathryn Walker, John Lithgow and Terry Kiser. The film was directed by Robert M. Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rich Kids released?
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Rich Kids was released on August 17, 1979 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Rich Kids worth watching?
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Rich Kids (1979) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.