Forget ‘Honey Don’t’, This Dark Comedy By Coen Brothers Is Way Better

If you were disappointed by Honey Don't and are looking for a great dark comedy, then Raising Arizona might be right up your alley. Created by the Coen brothers way back in 1987, this quirky crime comedy follows an ex-con and his police officer wife who decide to kidnap a baby when they can't have one of their own.

‘Raising Arizona’ Can Give ‘Honey Don’t’ a Run for Its Money

Duration: 1h 34m.

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson, John Goodman & more.

While Honey Don't might be the talk of the town today, Raising Arizona has stood the test of time for good reason. From start to finish, Raising Arizona delivers the Coen brother’s charm with plenty of absurd humor to keep you entertained.

And if you thought Nicolas Cage is not the kind of actor to surprise you, his performance in Raising Arizona can prove you otherwise. He and Holly Hunter have great chemistry, and their scenes together are genuinely fun to watch.

What Does the Audience Think About ‘Raising Arizona’ by Coen Brothers?

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Raising Arizona has 91% from critics and 85% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Raising Arizona is rated 7.3/10.

“It’s one of my favorite Coen brothers movies…it’s timeless, even though it references the Reagan era, specifically, The prologue is a master class in efficient storytelling…its characters are well defined and unique,” Redditor dip_tet wrote.

“I was genuinely shocked at how funny and heartwarming it was and I thought Nicholas Cage gave the performance of his career (Wild at Heart is close). The cinematography was obviously fantastic, especially for a comedy. In my opinion it was one of the most touching romances I’ve seen on screen in awhile,” another fan, ImpactLower7323 on Reddit pointed out.

Where Can I Watch ‘Raising Arizona’?

Raising Arizona is available right now on Disney+, Hulu.