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The Misadventures of Merlin Jones

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1964 | 91 min | Science Fiction, Family, Comedy

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Why 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
Best for people who need a good giggle and anyone who likes big what-if ideas. Leaves you with ideas to chew on afterwards. Same wavelength as The Absent-Minded Professor or Sleeper.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Bright and bouncy, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you like your stories firmly grounded in the real world.

Merlin Jones, a precocious and intelligent high-school boy, experiments with hypnosis and creates a mind-reading machine. However, his experiments land him in deep trouble with the law.

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

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $4 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Stevenson

  • Tommy KirkMerlin Jones
  • Annette FunicelloJennifer
  • Leon AmesJudge Holmsby / Lex Fortas
  • Stuart ErwinPolice Captain Loomis
  • Alan HewittProfessor Shattuck
  • Connie GilchristMrs. Gossett
  • Norman GrabowskiNorman, Midvale Football Player
  • Burt MustinBailiff