Captain Barbell

1986Movie1 h 47 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score
71
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Thin and awkward Teng-Teng gets a magic barbell as a reward for his good deed. It turns him into a muscular and powerful Captain Barbell, a superhero who fights the forces of evil.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Directed by
Leroy Salvador

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Facts

December 25, 1986 · 1 h 47 min · Violence

Released
December 25, 1986
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
Filipino
Made in
Philippines
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Captain Barbell worth watching?"

Questions about Captain Barbell

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Captain Barbell worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Captain Barbell okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Captain Barbell make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Captain Barbell?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Captain Barbell in English?

Filipino

No, it was made in Filipino.