Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Seen it?1989 | 93 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 12 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, sci-fi fans and adventure fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
The scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks his and two other neighborhood teens to the size of insects. Now the teens must fight diminutive dangers as the father searches for them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$223 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 346K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Johnston
- Rick MoranisWayne Szalinski
- Matt FrewerBig Russ Thompson
- Marcia StrassmanDiane Szalinski
- Kristine SutherlandMae Thompson
- Thomas Wilson BrownLittle Russ Thompson
- Jared RushtonRonald Thompson
- Amy O'NeillAmy Szalinski
- Robert OliveriNick Szalinski
- Carl StevenTommy Pervis
- Mark L. TaylorDon Forrester