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The Spirit of '76

1990Movie1 h 22 minPG-13

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes80%53%

A fast-paced, quirky comedy movie about the future and pop culture.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

A close-up look at the most embarrassing decade in history.

Future Americans decide to time travel to 1776 to ask the founding fathers for the solutions to their problems. A glitch in the time machine changes their destination to 1976. Still believing themselves to be in 1776, the time travellers attempt to study this "ideal" civilization. 70's jokes, props and stars abound.

Feels like

  • Time Travel Comedy
  • 1970s Parody
  • Fish-Out-of-Water
  • Pop Culture Satire
  • Retro Humor
  • Absurdist Premise
  • Technological Mishap
  • Cult Film Potential

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Lucas Reiner
Written by
Roman Coppola, Lucas Reiner
Produced by
Susan Landau Finch
Music by
David Nichtern

Everyone

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

Facts

October 12, 1990 · 1 h 22 min · PG-13

Released
October 12, 1990
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Prank Call, Waxing Lyrical, Streaking +9

  • Prank Call
  • Waxing Lyrical
  • Streaking
  • No New Fashions in the Future
  • Roadside Wave
  • Victoria's Secret Compartment
  • 555
  • Future Imperfect
  • Ridiculous Future Inflation
  • Creator Cameo
  • Spies In a Van
  • Every Car Is a Pinto

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Spirit of '76?"

Questions about The Spirit of '76

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Spirit of '76?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Spirit of '76 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Spirit of '76 worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is The Spirit of '76 okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Spirit of '76 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).