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Simon

1980Movie1 h 37 minPG

Comedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

A group of scientists take Simon, a psychology professor, as a test person for a brainwashing experiment and try to convince him that he is a living being from another planet.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Marshall Brickman
Written by
Thomas Baum, Marshall Brickman
Produced by
Martin Bregman
Music by
Stanley Silverman

Everyone

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Facts

February 1, 1980 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released
February 1, 1980
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Simon?"

Questions about Simon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Simon?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Simon from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Simon worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Simon okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Simon make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Simon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.