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The Wizard of Speed and Time

1989Movie1 h 38 minPG

ComedyDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes40%80%

An eccentric, surreal drama movie about show business, with standout visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · drop-in friendly

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Not for tears, scares or romance.

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Story

His Life Is a Special Effect...

A Hollywood filmmaker makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownst to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he won't come up with anything with a use. Luckily, our film creator gets the help of his friends.

Feels like

  • Surreal Animation
  • Meta-Cinematic Satire
  • Terry Gilliam Style
  • Absurdist Comedy
  • Looney Tunes Legacy
  • Industrial Critique
  • Visual Pastiche
  • Cult Classic
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Artistic Rebellion

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Mike Jittlov
Written by
Mike Jittlov
Produced by
Mike Jittlov, Richard Kaye, Deven Chierighino
Music by
John Massari

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 22, 1989 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
September 22, 1989
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Leave the Camera Running, Big "NO!", Le Parkour +9

  • Leave the Camera Running
  • Big "NO!"
  • Le Parkour
  • Limited Wardrobe
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Everything's Better with Sparkles
  • Exact Words
  • Nepotism
  • Walk on Water
  • Imagine Spot
  • Meta Fiction
  • Stock Scream

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Wizard of Speed and Time worth watching?"

Questions about The Wizard of Speed and Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Wizard of Speed and Time worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Wizard of Speed and Time okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The Wizard of Speed and Time make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

What tropes does The Wizard of Speed and Time use?

Leave the Camera RunningBig "NO!"Le ParkourLimited WardrobeHeroic BSoDEverything's Better with SparklesExact WordsNepotismWalk on WaterImagine SpotMeta FictionStock Screamand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Leave the Camera Running, Big "NO!", and Le Parkour.