
Raising Arizona
Their lawless years are behind them. Their child-rearing years lay ahead...
Directed by Joel Coen
Produced by Circle Films
A wildly energetic, absurdist comedy about an unlikely couple's chaotic journey into parenthood, balancing melodramatic satire with genuine warmth and family bonds.
When a childless couple—an ex-con and an ex-cop—take one of a wealthy family’s quintuplets to raise as their own, their lives grow more complicated than anticipated.
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Questions people ask
Does Raising Arizona end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Raising Arizona one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 88% of films.
Is Raising Arizona sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Raising Arizona easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Raising Arizona scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Raising Arizona violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Raising Arizona
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Raising Arizona
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Raising Arizona, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Raising Arizona, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Raising Arizona, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































