The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
Seen it?2024 | 91 min | Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Monsters, Inc. or Ralph Breaks the Internet, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Porky and Daffy, the classic animated odd couple, turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the world!)...that is if they don't drive each other crazy in the process.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$15 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 236K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Browngardt
- Eric BauzaPorky Pig / Daffy Duck (voice)
- Candi MiloPetunia Pig / Old Lady (voice)
- Peter MacNicolThe Invader (voice)
- Fred TatascioreScientist / Farmer Jim (voice)
- Laraine NewmanMrs. Grecht (voice)
- Wayne KnightMayor (voice)
- Ruth ClampettWaitress Maude (voice)
- Andrew KishinoFloor Manager (voice)
- Kimberly BrooksCoffee Shop Customer / Spaceship Computer (voice)
- Keith FergusonChewy (voice)