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Igby Goes Down (2002)

Insanity is relative.

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Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father, a self-absorbed, distant mother, and a shark-like young Republican big brother, Igby figures there must be a better life out there -- and sets about finding it.

Release Date
September 13, 2002
Runtime
1h 37m
Rating
6.6/10 (347 votes)

Director: Burr Steers

Cast: Kieran Culkin, Susan Sarandon, Jeff Goldblum, Claire Danes, Jared Harris, Amanda Peet, Ryan Phillippe, Bill Pullman

Production: United Artists, Atlantic Streamline, Helkon Media, Crossroads Films, Marco Weber/Lisa Tornell Productions
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Budget
$9M
Revenue
$5M
Full Cast (29 people)

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Igby Goes Down

Igby Goes Down

Insanity is relative.

Insanity is relative.

6.6
97 min

Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father, a self-absorbed, distant mother, and a shark-like young Republican big brother, Igby figures there must be a better life out there -- and sets about finding it.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$4,777,465
Release Date9/13/2002
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Cast

Kieran Culkin

as Igby

Susan Sarandon

as Mimi

Jeff Goldblum

as D.H.

Claire Danes

as Sookie

Jared Harris

as Russel

Amanda Peet

as Rachel

Ryan Phillippe

as Oliver

Bill Pullman

as Jason

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Igby Goes Down about?

Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father, a self-absorbed, distant mother, and a…

How long is Igby Goes Down?

1h 37m

When was Igby Goes Down released?

September 13, 2002

Who directed Igby Goes Down?

Burr Steers

Who stars in Igby Goes Down?

Kieran Culkin, Susan Sarandon, Jeff Goldblum

What genre is Igby Goes Down?

Comedy, Drama

Is Igby Goes Down available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus