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Rubberface

1981Movie47 min

ComedyDrama
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.5Rotten Tomatoes–22%

A hopeful, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Comedy is not pretty.

A teen-age girl conceals her insecurity behind a barrage of jokes — until she meets an aspiring comedian who asks for her help with his new act. Janet is an over-weight girl who has a knack for making the other children in school laugh... by making fun of her own weight. In seeing the other kids' reactions, she feels that she might have what it takes to be a comedian. She visits the local comedy club where she finds Tony Moroni who is a struggling comedian whose jokes are less than funny. Together Tony helps Janet find self-esteem and Janet helps Tony with his material.

Feels like

  • Teen Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Self-Esteem
  • Aspiring Comedians
  • Supportive Friendship
  • Wholesome
  • Feel-Good
  • Nostalgic
  • 80s Vibe

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Rebecca Yates, Glen Salzman
Written by
Michael Glassbourg, Nada Harcourt
Produced by
Rebecca Yates, Glen Salzman
Music by
Rainer Wiens

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Facts

January 1, 1981 · 47 min · Drama, Comedy, TV Movie

Released
January 1, 1981
Runtime
47 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada

Tropes

Disappeared Dad, Even Nerds Have Standards, Shout-Out +3

  • Disappeared Dad
  • Even Nerds Have Standards
  • Shout-Out
  • Advertised Extra
  • Informed Flaw
  • Be Yourself

From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Rubberface worth watching?"

Questions about Rubberface

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Rubberface worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 3.5).

Is Rubberface okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Rubberface make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch Rubberface?

Easy watchDemanding

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