"Raising Arizona" is a 1987 American crime comedy film directed, written, and produced by Joel and Ethan Coen. The film follows an ex-convict, H.I. "Hi" McDunnough, and his wife Edwina "Ed," a former police officer, who kidnap a baby when they are unable to conceive. The movie is a screwball comedy with a light sense of humor and fast-paced action. It was released on March 13, 1987. "Raising Arizona" is available to stream on AMC+ and to rent or buy on Fandango at Home.
- Director: Joel Coen
- Writer: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
- Nicolas Cage as H.I. McDunnough
- Holly Hunter as Edwina "Ed" McDunnough
- Trey Wilson as Nathan Arizona, Sr.
- John Goodman as Gale Snoats
- William Forsythe as Evelle Snoats
- Frances McDormand as Dot
- Randall "Tex" Cobb as Leonard Smalls
"Raising Arizona" received mixed reviews upon its initial release, but retrospective reviews are generally more favorable. Some critics found it too self-conscious, while others praised its originality.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 91% Tomatometer, 85% Audience Score
- Metacritic: 69
The film had a budget of $5.5 million and grossed $29.2 million at the box office. The movie ranks 31st on the American Film Institute's 100 Years...100 Laughs list and 45th on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies" list.
