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Poster for The Pee-wee Herman Show

The Pee-wee Herman Show

Seen it?

1981 | 58 min | Comedy, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop, 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 fans of a well-timed joke. Easy company after a long day.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Quick and easy-going, at 58 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

The original adult-oriented version of what would eventually become an award-winning children's classic. This version of the show features Pee-wee's playhouse and many of the characters of the later series, but with irreverent overtones and jokes including 'mirror shoes' and others.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 47K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marty Callner, Paul Reubens

  • Paul ReubensPee-wee Herman
  • Phil HartmanKap'n Karl
  • Lynne Marie StewartMiss Yvonne
  • John ParagonJambi the Genie
  • Edie McClurgHermit Hattie
  • John MoodyMailman Mike
  • Tito LarrivaHammy
  • Nicole PanterSusan
  • Monica GanasMrs. Jelly Donut
  • Brian SeffMr. Jelly Donut