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Poster for Project X

Project X

Seen it?

1987 | 108 min | Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Dawn of the Planet of the Apes or Dog, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious 'Project X'. Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more to the secret project than he is being told.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $21 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 63K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jonathan Kaplan

  • Matthew BroderickJimmy
  • Helen HuntTeri
  • William SadlerDr. Carroll
  • Johnny Ray McGheeRobertson
  • Jonathan StarkSergeant Krieger
  • Robin GammellColonel Niles
  • Stephen LangWatts
  • Jean SmartDr. Criswell
  • Chuck BennettGeneral Claybourne
  • Daniel RoebuckHadfield