Splitting Heirs (1993)

8% of critics liked it
(12 reviews)
35% of users liked it
(2,967 ratings)

Splitting Heirs is a dull mistaken identity comedy about a British Duke (Eric Idle) who is switched at birth when his parents accidentally left him behind in a restaurant, picking up the wrong baby by mistake. Idle is raised by Pakistanis and when he discovers his true identity, he begins plotting… More Splitting Heirs is a dull mistaken identity comedy about a British Duke (Eric Idle) who is switched at birth when his parents accidentally left him behind in a restaurant, picking up the wrong baby by mistake. Idle is raised by Pakistanis and when he discovers his true identity, he begins plotting to kill the American (Rick Moranis) who is the unwitting imposter. His plans go awry, and Idle hires a lawyer (John Cleese) to help him regain his title. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 27 min.
Directed By: Robert Young
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 30, 1993 Wide
On DVD: Nov 23, 2004
Studio: MCA Universal Home Video

Critic Reviews

Clint Morris, Moviehole
Catherine Zeta-Jones is as hot as she is hilarious
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
What ensues is a series of supposedly comic murder attempts, none of which is remotely amusing.

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Cast

            Rick Moranis as Henry

            Eric Idle as Tommy Patel

            Barbara Hershey as Duchess Lucinda

            Catherine Zeta-Jones as Kitty

            John Cleese as Raoul P. Shadgrind

            Sadie Frost as Angela

            Stratford Johns as Butler

            Brenda Bruce as Mrs. Bullock

            William Franklyn as Andrews

            Eric Sykes as Jobson the Doorman

            Cameron Blakely as Hunt Saboteur

            Paul Brooke as Tour Guide

            Charu Bala Chokshi as Mrs. Patel

            Jeremy Clyde as 14th Duke

            Amanda Dickinson as Barmaid

            Richard Huw as Brittle

            Llewellyn Rees as Old Major

            Madge Ryan as Woman with Dog

            Bill Wallis as Vicar at Hunt

            Keith Smith as Photographer

            Paul Weston as French Driver

            Bill Stewart as Adoption Agent

            Chris Jenkinson as Police Constable

            Michelle Guish
            
            Cal Macaninch as CID Officer

            David Ross as Sergeant Richardson
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