Blank Check

1994·Movie
1h 33min·PG
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic635.0Rotten Tomatoes9%35%

Where to watch

Disney+

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Quick thinking landed him a million bucks... now everybody's after it!

Bullied by his siblings and nagged by his parents, 11-year-old Preston is fed up with his family -- especially their frugality. But he gets his chance to teach them a lesson when a money-laundering criminal nearly bulldozes Preston with his car and gives the boy a blank check as compensation. Preston makes the check out for $1 million and goes on a spending spree he'll never forget. Maybe now, his family will take him seriously!
90s Family ComedyWish FulfillmentChildhood FantasyLighthearted MischiefWholesome FunPhysical ComedyFinancial HijinksComfort WatchComing-of-Age LightNostalgic

Crew

Directed by:
David R. Ellis, Rupert Wainwright
Written by:
Blake Snyder, Colby Carr
Produced by:
Reuben Cannon
Composed by:
Nicholas Pike

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Blank Check

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blank Check legally?

Disney+

Blank Check is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blank Check worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blank Check rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Blank Check?

1 h 33 min

Blank Check runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blank Check?

Critics36
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Blank Check higher (46) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Blank Check a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$31 million

Yes. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Blank Check in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blank Check?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blank Check in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blank Check use?

Broken RecordMs. FanserviceExtremely Short Timespan"Home Alone" AnticsLikes Older WomenHate SinkTerrible TrioCredit Card PlotInvented IndividualThe Big Damn KissUnknowingly Possessing Stolen GoodsProtagonist-Centered Moralityand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Blank Check, including Broken Record, Ms. Fanservice, Extremely Short Timespan.

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