The Son of Bigfoot
Seen it?2017 | 92 min | Family, Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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, sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved Hoppers or Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Teenage outsider Adam sets out on an epic and daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find out that he is none other than the legendary Bigfoot! He has been hiding deep in the forest for years to protect himself and his family from HairCo., a giant corporation eager to run scientific experiments with his special DNA. As father and son start making up for lost time after the boy's initial disbelief, Adam soon discovers that he too is gifted with superpowers beyond his imagination. But little do they know, HairCo. is on their tail as Adam's traces have led them to Bigfoot!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$46 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jérémie Degruson, Ben Stassen
- Pappy FaulknerAdam Harrison (voice)
- Christopher Lee ParsonBigfoot / Dr. Harrison / Guard at Desk (voice)
- Terrence StoneWallace Eastman (voice)
- Marieve HeringtonShelly Harrison (voice)
- Cinda AdamsSecretary / Waitress (voice)
- Jeff DoucetteFat Dan / Tim / Tech Support Operator (voice)
- Laila Berzins911 Operator / Weecha (voice)
- Joey CamenPrincipal Jones (voice)
- Sandy FoxTina (voice)
- Grant GeorgeRoad Block Agent / Forensic Expert (voice)