Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.
Acting
Pryor's escalating panic is physical comedy gold.
Writing
Dana Carvey's unhinged neighbor deserves his own spinoff.
Practical Effects
The house destruction sequence is pre-CGI perfection.
Director
Alan Metter
Richard Pryor
Arlo Pear
Beverly Todd
Monica Pear
Dave Thomas
Gary Marcus
Dana Carvey
Brad Williams
Randy Quaid
Frank / Cornall Crawford
Stacey Dash
Casey Pear
Morris Day
Rudy
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Edwards
Chris Pallies
Gorgo
Alan Oppenheimer
Mr. Cadell
Gordon Jump
Simon Eberhart
Bibi Osterwald
Crystal Butterworth
Paul Willson
Mr. Seeger
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Richard Pryor's first mainstream family comedy after his MS diagnosis, filmed during a turbulent period in his career.
The 'bad neighborhood' panic scene accidentally predicted 30 years of gentrification anxiety memes.
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