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1988 | 107 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 14 times its budget, but middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG: a parent's death or loss. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Julius and Vincent Benedict are the results of an experiment that would allow for the perfect child. Julius was planned and grows to athletic proportions. Vincent is an accident and is somewhat smaller in stature. Vincent is placed in an orphanage while Julius is taken to a south seas island and raised by philosophers. Vincent becomes the ultimate low life and is about to be killed by loan sharks.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $217 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 314K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ivan Reitman

  • Arnold SchwarzeneggerJulius Benedict
  • Danny DeVitoVincent Benedict
  • Kelly PrestonMarnie Mason
  • Chloe WebbLinda Mason
  • Bonnie BartlettMary Ann Benedict
  • Marshall BellWebster
  • Trey WilsonBeetroot McKinley
  • David CarusoAl Greco
  • Hugh O'BrianGranger
  • Tony JayWerner