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Unidentified Flying Oddball

1979Movie1 h 33 minG

52
MediocreGoodWatch score
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

A NASA spacecraft proves Einstein right when, traveling faster than light, it ends up near King Arthur's Camelot. On board are big-hearted Tom Trimble and Hermes, the look-alike robot he built.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Directed by
Russ Mayberry
Written by
Don Tait
Produced by
Ron Miller
Music by
Ron Goodwin

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Facts

July 19, 1979 · 1 h 33 min · G

Released
July 19, 1979
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Science Fiction, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Available in
43 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Reflecting Laser, Pillow Pistol, Window Love +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Unidentified Flying Oddball?"

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Where can I stream Unidentified Flying Oddball?

In the United States, Unidentified Flying Oddball streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Unidentified Flying Oddball worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.2, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (66 out of 100) than audiences (46).

Is Unidentified Flying Oddball okay for kids?

G

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

Will Unidentified Flying Oddball make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Unidentified Flying Oddball?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Unidentified Flying Oddball use?

Reflecting LaserPillow PistolWindow LoveMistaken Declaration of LoveFish out of Temporal WaterAndroids Are People, TooAlliterative NameNap-Inducing SpeakCranial Processing UnitClarke's Third LawThe Lady's FavourOnly a Modeland 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Reflecting Laser, Pillow Pistol, and Window Love.