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Zapped!

1982Movie1 h 38 minR

26

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A hopeful comedy movie about growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

They're getting a little behind in their classwork.

Peyton and Barney are fun loving high school students working on a science project with white mice. When one of the mice begins to move food toward itself with out touching it, Barney finds he has accidently discovered a formula for telekinetic powers. Now, how much trouble can a high school boy who can move things with just his mind get into?

Feels like

80s Teen Comedy
Telekinetic Powers
High School Mischief
Lighthearted Romance
Situational Gags
Nostalgic Fun
Coming-of-Age Humor
Escapist Fantasy
Physical Comedy

Crew

Directed by: Robert J. Rosenthal
Written by: Bruce Rubin, Robert J. Rosenthal
Produced by: Jeff Apple
Music by: Charles Fox

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Facts

July 23, 1982 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released: July 23, 1982
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
Age rating: R
Content: Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $17 million
Available in: 5 countries

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zapped!?

In the United States, Zapped! streams on MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Zapped! worth watching?

26

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 26 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 7%). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (7).

Is there a sequel to Zapped!?

Zapped! (1982)
Zapped Again! (1990)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Zapped Again! (1990).

Will Zapped! make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Zapped!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.