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The Missing Link

1980Movie1 h 35 minR

Animation
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

Summary

A woman in prehistoric times gives birth to twins, one of whom is rejected by the tribe and adopted by a brontosaurus and a talkative pterodactyl.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Picha
Written by
Picha, Michel Gast, Pierre Bartier
Produced by
Picha, Michel Gast, Jenny Gérard
Music by
Roy Budd, Paul Fishman

Everyone

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Facts

May 21, 1980 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
May 21, 1980
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, Dutch
Made in
France, Belgium
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Establishing Character Moment, All Cavemen Were Neanderthals, That Thing Is Not My Child! +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is The Missing Link worth watching?"

Questions about The Missing Link

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Missing Link worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Missing Link okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Missing Link make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Missing Link?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Missing Link in English?

FrenchEnglishDutch

No, it was made in French, with some English and Dutch.

What tropes does The Missing Link use?

Establishing Character MomentAll Cavemen Were NeanderthalsThat Thing Is Not My Child!Anachronism StewHulk SpeakAss ShovePun-Based TitleIntellectual AnimalInterspecies RomanceCast of SnowflakesA Boy and His XPhlebotinum Killed the Dinosaursand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 tropes for it, including Establishing Character Moment, All Cavemen Were Neanderthals, and That Thing Is Not My Child!.