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Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again

1990Movie1 h 40 min

57
DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, romantic tv movie movie about growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

The classic comic characters return, partaking in their Riverdale High 15th anniversary reunion! But when Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe is under the danger of being closed down for good, Archie, along with his pals n' gals, find a way to help out their friend and keep the youth of Riverdale intact with a good burger and milkshake!

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Reunion
  • Lighthearted Romantic Comedy
  • Beloved Comic Characters
  • Comforting & Wholesome
  • Reflective of Youth
  • Small-Town Charm
  • Enduring Friendships
  • Classic Pop Culture
  • Sentimental Journey

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Dick Lowry
Written by
Evan Katz
Produced by
Graham Cottle
Music by
Mark Snow

Everyone

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

Facts

May 6, 1990 · 1 h 40 min · TV Movie, Comedy

Released
May 6, 1990
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
TV Movie, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Meet Cute, Everyone Has Standards, Slut-Shaming +9

  • Meet Cute
  • Everyone Has Standards
  • Slut-Shaming
  • Embarrassing Nickname
  • Kid Hero All Grown Up
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Canon Foreigner
  • Big Bad Duumvirate
  • Continuity Nod
  • Dirty Kid
  • Art Shift
  • Poorly Disguised Pilot

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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Questions about Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.3).

Is Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with non-linear narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.