Release Date
April 29, 2011 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
August 2, 2011 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
86 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG for brief language and smoking
Phil Rosenthal created one of the most successful sitcoms of all-time, "Everybody Loves Raymond." He was a bona-fide expert in his craft. And then.... the Russians called. In the hilarious "Exporting Raymond," a genuine fish-out-of-water comedy that could only exist in real life, Phil travels to Russia to help adapt his beloved sitcom for Russian television. The Russians don't share his tastes. They don't seem to share his sense of humor. But what Phil did... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
"Everybody Loves Raymond" was a highly successful American sitcom. It was extremely popular during its nine-year run. Not cool enough to be watched by me, but popular. About an everyman who has to deal with average American issues, it of course was a natural candidate to be adapted for Russian audiences. The documentary Exporting Raymond depicts the Chernobyl-sized culture clash that ensued. Full movie review »