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Encino Man

  • 19921992
  • PGPG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
40K
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Brendan Fraser in Encino Man (1992)
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When they find a frozen caveman in their back yard, two high school outcasts thaw him and introduce him to modern life while he in turn gets them to actually enjoy life.When they find a frozen caveman in their back yard, two high school outcasts thaw him and introduce him to modern life while he in turn gets them to actually enjoy life.When they find a frozen caveman in their back yard, two high school outcasts thaw him and introduce him to modern life while he in turn gets them to actually enjoy life.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
40K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,779
122
  • Director
    • Les Mayfield
  • Writers
    • George Zaloom(story)
    • Shawn Schepps(story)
  • Stars
    • Sean Astin
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Pauly Shore
Top credits
  • Director
    • Les Mayfield
  • Writers
    • George Zaloom(story)
    • Shawn Schepps(story)
  • Stars
    • Sean Astin
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Pauly Shore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 86User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 25Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Encino Man
    Trailer 0:31
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    Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, and Pauly Shore in Encino Man (1992)
    Brendan Fraser, Pauly Shore, and Erick Avari in Encino Man (1992)
    Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, and Pauly Shore in Encino Man (1992)
    Brendan Fraser and Pauly Shore in Encino Man (1992)
    Brendan Fraser and Pauly Shore in Encino Man (1992)
    Brendan Fraser in Encino Man (1992)
    Brendan Fraser in Encino Man (1992)
    Brendan Fraser in Encino Man (1992)
    Brendan Fraser in Encino Man (1992)
    Brendan Fraser in Encino Man (1992)
    Brendan Fraser in Encino Man (1992)
    Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, Rose McGowan, and Pauly Shore in Encino Man (1992)

    Top cast

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    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Dave Morganas Dave Morgan
    Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser
    • Linkas Link
    Pauly Shore
    Pauly Shore
    • Stoney Brownas Stoney Brown
    Megan Ward
    Megan Ward
    • Robyn Sweeneyas Robyn Sweeney
    Robin Tunney
    Robin Tunney
    • Ellaas Ella
    Michael DeLuise
    Michael DeLuise
    • Mattas Matt
    Patrick Van Horn
    Patrick Van Horn
    • Philas Phil
    Dalton James
    Dalton James
    • Willas Will
    Rick Ducommun
    Rick Ducommun
    • Mr. Brushas Mr. Brush
    Ke Huy Quan
    Ke Huy Quan
    • Kimas Kim
    • (as Jonathan Quan)
    Mariette Hartley
    Mariette Hartley
    • Mrs. Morganas Mrs. Morgan
    Richard Masur
    Richard Masur
    • Mr. Morganas Mr. Morgan
    Ellen Blain
    • Teena Morganas Teena Morgan
    Esther Scott
    Esther Scott
    • Mrs. Mackeyas Mrs. Mackey
    Steven Elkins
    • Mr. Beadyas Mr. Beady
    Wanda Acuna
    Wanda Acuna
    • Mariaas Maria
    Furley Lumpkin
    • Science Teacheras Science Teacher
    Peter Allas
    Peter Allas
    • Officer Simsas Officer Sims
    • Director
      • Les Mayfield
    • Writers
      • George Zaloom(story)
      • Shawn Schepps(story) (screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      At 6'3", Brendan Fraser was actually too big for the clothing that costume designer Marie France had originally purchased for him. Since Fraser's outfits were supposed to look baggy on him, France had to specially make all of them.
    • Goofs
      When Link and Stoney are in the convenience store and steal the Squishy from the machine, Link has it all down his shirt when they leave. When Link returns the shirt has no marks on it at all.
    • Quotes

      Stoney: If you're edged 'cause I'm weazin all your grindage, just chill. 'Cause if I had the whole brady bunch thing happenin' at my pad, I'd go grind over there, so dont tax my gig so hard-core cruster.

    • Crazy credits
      Before the end credits, the screen shows "THE END" ... and then "BUD-DY"
    • Alternate versions
      TV version adds a scene that occurs right before Dave and Stoney find Link in his pool. It's a conversation between Dave and his mother about her plans of opening up a "Homeless Home" in their house and using Dave's room as a place for them to stay.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Sister Act/Encino Man/Alien³/Far and Away (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Reality Used to Be a Friend of Mine
      Words and Music by Prince Be (as Attrell Cordes)

      Performed by PM Dawn

      Courtesy of Gee Street/Island Records

    User reviews86

    Review
    Top review
    Really fun movie
    When I was in high school my friends and I watched this movie every afternoon for one whole summer. We memorized all the lines and would tell people not to tax our gigs so hard-core, Crusters. I totally disagree that this is a "Man's Movie". I think it's more of a "feel like you're in high school again movie". Brendan Fraser is HOT and if I liked girls, I'd think that the girls were too. Sean Astin's character, Dave, is a geek and will remain a geek because he can't get over his popularity issue. Stoney is cool because he says and does the unexpected. There's all kinds of editing errors and sometimes it doesn't make a whole lot of sense but I don't care. It's super-lame but it's fun to watch and fun to recite and I don't think I'll ever get sick of it. But then again, I could ride the Vapor in reverse all day long...
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    • btlbabe
    • Apr 6, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • California Man
    • Filming locations
      • Six Flags Magic Mountain - 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Encino Man Productions
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,693,477
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,866,120
      • May 25, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,693,477
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1
      • 1.85 : 1

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