Madballs: Escape from Orb!
Seen it?1986 | 23 min | Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Music, Science Fiction
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone who wants a laugh and anyone who likes big what-if ideas. Works for the whole couch, from little ones up.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Lively and easy to follow, at 23 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Probably not for a grown-ups-only night in.
The Madballs are a zany animated rock band who rock and roll their way across the galaxy. Music is illegal on their home planet so they make a break for it on Earth.
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 impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laura Shepherd
- Geoffrey BowesScreamin Meemie (voice)
- Jeri CradenDusty (voice)
- Cree SummerFreakella (voice)
- Keith HampshireHorn Head (voice)
- Alyson CourtSandy (voice)
- Don FrancksWolf Breath (voice)
- Dan HennesseySlobulus / Bruise Brother (voice)
- John StockerAargh / Skull Face (voice)
- Christopher WardSkip (voice)