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The Son of Bigfoot

2017·Movie
1h 32min·PG
66
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Big heart.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Family, fantasy, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Meet the wildest family around!

Teenage outsider Adam sets out on an epic and daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find out that he is none other than the legendary Bigfoot! He has been hiding deep in the forest for years to protect himself and his family from HairCo., a giant corporation eager to run scientific experiments with his special DNA. As father and son start making up for lost time after the boy's initial disbelief, Adam soon discovers that he too is gifted with superpowers beyond his imagination. But little do they know, HairCo. is on their tail as Adam's traces have led them to Bigfoot!
Family AnimationFantasy AdventureComing-of-Age StoryWholesome EntertainmentBigfoot MythosCorporate VillainsChild-FriendlyLighthearted HumorDiscovery & Powers

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Where can I stream The Son of Bigfoot legally?

The Son of Bigfoot is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Son of Bigfoot worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 74%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Son of Bigfoot rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Son of Bigfoot?

1 h 32 min

The Son of Bigfoot runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Son of Bigfoot?

Critics74
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate The Son of Bigfoot higher (74) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Son of Bigfoot a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$46 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $46 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is The Son of Bigfoot in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Belgium, France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Son of Bigfoot?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Son of Bigfoot in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Son of Bigfoot use?

Not What I Signed on ForThe BullyOne Dose Fits AllShoes on Power LinesDodgy ToupeePrefers Going BarefootAdam and/or EveWalking Shirtless SceneSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeCell Phones Are UselessFrying Pan of DoomNever My Faultand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for The Son of Bigfoot, including Not What I Signed on For, The Bully, One Dose Fits All.