How to Eat Fried Worms
Seen it?2006 | 84 min | Comedy, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and 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 families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
During the first day of his new school year, a fifth grade boy squares off against a bully and winds up accepting a dare that could change the balance of power within the class.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$13 million worldwide on a $26 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 88K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bob Dolman
- Luke BenwardBilly
- Hallie EisenbergErika
- Adam HicksJoe
- Austin RogersAdam
- Alexander GouldTwitch
- Ryan MalgariniBenjy
- Philip BoldenBradley
- Clint HowardUncle Ed
- Ty PanitzWoody
- James RebhornBoiler Head