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WeakGoodWatch scoreSummary
The zany crew of a New York cable TV station accidentally bounce a signal off the moon, bringing them worldwide attention.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 23 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 comedies, −17 min on the typical 100
typical 10083Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Released
1986
October 1, 1986
40 years ago
Genre
ComedyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- RUnited States
Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism24 of 63
Zack NormanTerrance Hackley
Tammy GrimesJoy Hackley
Michael J. PollardBob Jolly
Richard BelzerGypsy Beam- MAMonroe ArnoldFloyd Praeger
Liz TorresDolores Frantico
Pablo FerroHector Frantico- DKDavid KermanMr. Management
- HTHoward ThomashefskyEarl Justice
- MBMichael BahrMartin Lang
- LALaura AshtonTina Lyle
- FHF.D. HerrickMr. Hackley
- EZEvelyn ZukerMrs. Hackley
Robert Downey Jr.Paulie Hackley- LALori Ann ZukerTracy Hackley
- MSMichael SullivanNeil Jolly
- MRMarie ReynoldsMr. Management's Secretary
Corinne WahlSportscaster Applicant- JGJudy GilmerSportscaster Applicant
- GGGayle GariSportscaster Applicant
Minnie GentryMrs. Justice- CGChuck GriffinJames
- RNRonald NealyBobby Bolero
- FMForrest MurrayBuddy Bolero
Directing · 1
- Robert Downey Sr. Director, Writer
Production · 4
- Paul E. Cohen Producer
- Paul A. Leeman Producer
- Ted Kurdyla Production Manager
- Eric P. Steckler Production Assistant
Camera · 1
- Richard Price Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- C. Vaughn Hazell Editor
Sound · 3
- Leon Pendarvis Original Music Composer
- John A. Gallagher Boom Operator
- Larry Hoff Sound Mixer
Art · 1
- Kay Denmark Property Master
Other crew · 1
- Sonny Abagnale Stunt Driver
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