Name: Overdrawn at the Memory Bank
Genre: Romance, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Released: 1984-09-22
Duration: 1 h 23 min
Cast: Raúl Juliá, Linda Griffiths, Wanda Cannon, Donald Moore, Louis Negin

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Caught in a future world, his only escape is back in time.

Computer programmer Aram Fingal's virtual vacation in the classic film Casablanca is removed by a totalitarian government and accidentally trapped in the virtual reality simulation. He must find a way out before he expires.

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Directed by: Douglas Williams
Written by: Corinne Jacker, John Varley
Produced by: Robert Lantos, Stephen J. Roth
Music by: John Tucker

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September 22, 1984 · 1 h 23 min · Romance, Science Fiction, TV Movie

Released: September 22, 1984
Runtime: 1 h 23 min
Genres: Romance, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States, Canada
Available in: 2 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

Tropes

Cut Lex Luthor a Check, The Artifact, Fat Bastard +9

Cut Lex Luthor a Check
The Artifact
Fat Bastard
Dangerous Forbidden Technique
Running Gag
Corrupt Corporate Executive
Go Mad from the Isolation
Deus ex Machina
No Celebrities Were Harmed
Ye Olde Butcherede Englishe
One Nation Under Copyright
Captain Obvious

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Where can I stream Overdrawn at the Memory Bank?

In the United States, Overdrawn at the Memory Bank streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Overdrawn at the Memory Bank worth watching?

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 21 (IMDb 2.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%).

Is Overdrawn at the Memory Bank good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Overdrawn at the Memory Bank use?

Cut Lex Luthor a CheckThe ArtifactFat BastardDangerous Forbidden TechniqueRunning GagCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveGo Mad from the IsolationDeus ex MachinaNo Celebrities Were HarmedYe Olde Butcherede EnglisheOne Nation Under CopyrightCaptain Obviousand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Cut Lex Luthor a Check, The Artifact, and Fat Bastard.