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Blast from the Past

1999Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

DramaRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic507.6Rotten Tomatoes59%57%

A heartwarming, uplifting drama movie about growing up and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

She'd never met anyone like him. He's never met anyone... Period.

Following a bomb scare in the 1960s that locked the Webbers into their bomb shelter for 35 years, Adam now ventures forth into Los Angeles to obtain food and supplies for his family, and a non-mutant wife for himself.

Feels like

  • Quirky Romantic Comedy
  • Fish-Out-of-Water
  • Optimistic & Hopeful
  • Charming Characters
  • 1990s Nostalgia
  • Feel-Good
  • Culture Clash Humor
  • Sweet Romance
  • Generational Gap

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Hugh Wilson
Written by
Hugh Wilson, Bill Kelly
Produced by
Renny Harlin, Hugh Wilson
Music by
Steve Dorff

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 12, 1999 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
February 12, 1999
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Latin, French, German
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$40 million
Available in
66 countries

Tropes

Manchild, Decoy Protagonist, Ironic Echo +9

  • Manchild
  • Decoy Protagonist
  • Ironic Echo
  • Crazy Survivalist
  • Operation: Jealousy
  • Cold War
  • Cargo Cult
  • After the End
  • Fish out of Temporal Water
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Crazy-Prepared
  • What Happened to the Mouse?

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Blast from the Past?"

Questions about Blast from the Past

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blast from the Past?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Blast from the Past from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Blast from the Past worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (55).

Is Blast from the Past okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Blast from the Past good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Blast from the Past make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does Blast from the Past use?

ManchildDecoy ProtagonistIronic EchoCrazy SurvivalistOperation: JealousyCold WarCargo CultAfter the EndFish out of Temporal WaterWhat the Hell, Hero?Crazy-PreparedWhat Happened to the Mouse?and 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Manchild, Decoy Protagonist, and Ironic Echo.