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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

1989·Movie
1h 33min·PG
66
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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Family and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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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.
Family AdventureSci-Fi Comedy80s NostalgiaWhimsical ConceptPhysical ComedyCreative Visual EffectsChildhood WonderLighthearted PerilFamily Bonding

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Where can I stream Honey, I Shrunk the Kids legally?

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Honey, I Shrunk the Kids worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Honey, I Shrunk the Kids rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?

1 h 33 min

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?

Critics70
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Honey, I Shrunk the Kids much the same way.

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.

What language is Honey, I Shrunk the Kids in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Honey, I Shrunk the Kids in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Honey, I Shrunk the Kids use?

No AntagonistHollywood ScienceShrink RayForeshadowingWhy Couldn't You Be Different?It's All My FaultUnconventional Food UsageAnthropic PrincipleMad Scientist's Beautiful DaughterExplain, Explain... Oh, Crap!Spared by the AdaptationThe Smurfette Principleand 135 more

TV Tropes lists 147 storytelling tropes for Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, including No Antagonist, Hollywood Science, Shrink Ray.