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Encino Man

1992·Movie
1h 28min·PG
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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A , comedy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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When the stone age meets the rock age.

High school misfits Stoney and Dave discover a long-frozen primeval man buried in their backyard. But the thawed-out Link—as the boys have named him—quickly becomes a wild card in the teens' already zany Southern California lives. After a shave and some new clothes, Link's presence at school makes the daily drudgery a lot more interesting.
90s Teen ComedyFish-Out-Of-WaterPhysical SlapstickPop Culture ClashGoofy & LightheartedNostalgic FunHigh School AnticsBromanceAbsurdist Humor

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Where can I stream Encino Man?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Encino Man from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 126 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Encino Man worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 25). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is there a sequel to Encino Man?

  1. Encino Man (1992)
  2. Encino Woman (1996)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Encino Woman (1996).

Is Encino Man okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Encino Man make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Encino Man?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Encino Man a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$41 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.