Igby Goes Down is a 2002
comedy-drama film that follows the life of Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and
sardonic New York City teenager who attempts to break free of his familial ties and wealthy, overbearing mother. The film was written and directed by
Burr Steers, and stars
Kieran Culkin,
Claire Danes,
Jeff Goldblum,
Susan Sarandon,
Amanda Peet,
Ryan Phillippe,
Bill Pullman, and
Jared Harris. It was given a
limited theatrical release through
United Artists on September 13, 2002 in the United States.