
Igby Goes Down(2002)
“Insanity is relative.”
Overview
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.
Director
Burr Steers
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$5M
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

Rory Culkin
as 10-Year-Old Igby

Peter Anthony Tambakis
as 13-Year-Old Oliver

Bill Irwin
as Lt. Smith

Kathleen Gati
as Ida
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
United Artists • Atlantic Streamline • Helkon Media
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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 shark-like young Republican big brother, Igby figures there must be a better life out there -- and sets about finding it.
Who directed Igby Goes Down?▼
Igby Goes Down was directed by Burr Steers and released in 2002. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Igby Goes Down?▼
Igby Goes Down has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Igby Goes Down?▼
The cast of Igby Goes Down includes Kieran Culkin as Igby, Susan Sarandon as Mimi, Jeff Goldblum as D.H., Claire Danes as Sookie, Jared Harris as Russel and more.
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