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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

1989Movie1 h 33 minPG

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic637.1Rotten Tomatoes76%54%

An awe-inspiring, nostalgic adventure movie about family and fantasy, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, tears or big ideas.

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Story

The most astonishing, innovative, backyard adventure of all time!

The scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks his and two other neighborhood teens to the size of insects. Now the teens must fight diminutive dangers as the father searches for them.

Feels like

  • Classic 80s Family Adventure
  • Shrinking Sci-Fi Fantasy
  • Backyard Macro-World
  • Heartwarming Family Bonding
  • Slapstick Physical Comedy
  • Iconic Nostalgia Trip
  • Visual Effects Marvel
  • Wholesome Escapism
  • Childhood Wonder
  • Light Suspense Thriller

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Joe Johnston
Written by
Stuart Gordon, Brian Yuzna, Tom Schulman
Produced by
Penney Finkelman Cox
Music by
James Horner

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Facts

June 23, 1989 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
June 23, 1989
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$223 million
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

No Antagonist, Hollywood Science, Shrink Ray +9

  • No Antagonist
  • Hollywood Science
  • Shrink Ray
  • Foreshadowing
  • Why Couldn't You Be Different?
  • It's All My Fault
  • Unconventional Food Usage
  • Anthropic Principle
  • Mad Scientist's Beautiful Daughter
  • Explain, Explain... Oh, Crap!
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • The Smurfette Principle

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?"

Questions about Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?

Disney+

In the United States, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids 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 69 other countries.

Is Honey, I Shrunk the Kids worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Honey, I Shrunk the Kids okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Honey, I Shrunk the Kids make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Honey, I Shrunk the Kids a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$223 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $223 million worldwide, 12.4 times its budget.