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Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992)

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ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 44% (RT: 38%, MC: 50) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureComedyFamilyScience Fiction

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Director
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.3/10 (1,259 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
38%
Metacritic
50
Cast
Rick Moranis as Wayne Szalinski
Marcia Strassman as Diane Szalinski
Robert Oliveri as Nick Szalinski
Daniel Shalikar as Adam Szalinski
Joshua Shalikar as Adam Szalinski
Lloyd Bridges as Clifford Sterling
John Shea as Hendrickson
Keri Russell as Mandy
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,259 votes. Critics scored it lower at 44%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Wayne Szalinski is at it again. But instead of shrinking things, he tries to make a machine that can make things grow. As in the first one, his machine isn't quite accurate. But when he brings Nick & his toddler son Adam to see his invention, the machine unexpectedly starts working. And when Adam comes right up to the machine, he gets zapped along with his stuffed bunny. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Randal Kleiser cited several classic adventure films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Honey, I Blew Up the Kid is a 1992 adventure, comedy, family film directed by Randal Kleiser. Wayne Szalinski is at it again. But instead of shrinking things, he tries to make a machine that can make things grow.

As in the first one, his machine isn't quite accurate. But when he brings Nick & his toddler son Adam to see his invention, the machine unexpectedly starts working. And when Adam comes right up to the machine, he gets zapped along with his stuffed bunny.

The film has been rated by 1,259 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, Honey, I Blew Up the Kid delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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In Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992), whilst the Szalinkis are in the warehouse, Wayne uncovers a box with a sled in it with the word "Rosebud" written on it. This is a reference to the film Citizen Kane (1941).
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In Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) when they try to find the shrink ray a crate marked with "ark of the covenant " can be seen in the background.
Top comment: "IIRC, the 9906753 is the same number used on the crate at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark."
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