Wayne's World
Seen it?1992 | 94 min | Comedy, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 9 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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. If you loved This Is Spinal Tap, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The adventures of two amiably aimless metal-head friends, Wayne and Garth. From Wayne's basement, the pair broadcast a talk-show called "Wayne's World" on local public access television. The show comes to the attention of a sleazy network executive who wants to produce a big-budget version of "Wayne's World"—and he also wants Wayne's girlfriend, a rock singer named Cassandra. Wayne and Garth have to battle the executive not only to save their show, but also Cassandra.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$183 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 381K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Penelope Spheeris
- Mike MyersWayne Campbell
- Dana CarveyGarth Algar
- Rob LoweBenjamin Oliver
- Tia CarrereCassandra
- Lara Flynn BoyleStacy
- Donna DixonDreamwoman
- Chris FarleySecurity Guard
- Brian Doyle-MurrayNoah Vanderhoff
- Michael DeLuiseAlan
- Meat LoafTiny