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Erstwhile inventor Prof. Wayne Szalinski (Rick Moranis) has been experimenting with an electromagnetic shrinking machine. He leaves the device unattended in his attic; shortly afterward, it is acciden... read more read more...tally activated. Alas, the demon machine is aimed at his children, as well as the son of neighbor Russ Thompson (Matt Frewer). The kids, shrunk to 1/4-inch height, are tossed into the trash bin by the unwitting Szalinski. For the rest of the film, our teeny-tiny protagonists attempt to gain their parents' attention -- and to survive the wilds of the backyard, where all sorts of dangers, from bumblebees to lawnmowers, threaten their well-being. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids features Marcia Strassman as Moranis' wife, and juvenile players Robert Oliveri, Kristine Sutherland, Thomas Brown, Jared Rushton, and Amy O'Neill. The visual effects are the handiwork of such masters as Joe Johnston, Phil Tippett, and David Allen. When originally released to theaters, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids was double-billed with the Roger Rabbit cartoon Tummy Trouble; this is how it is presented on videotape as well. The film (the live-action one, that is) prompted a 1992 sequel, Honey, I Blew Up the Kid. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 41 min.

Directed by: Joe Johnston

Release Date: June 23, 1989

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DVD Release Date: October 8, 2002

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  • cosmo313
    January 11, 2012
    cosmo313
    This is the story of a kooky subruban inventor who is absent minded and makes some wonderfully nutty and ridiculous inventions, his latest being a shrink ray. Things get going when his two kids and two neighbor kids accidentally get shrunk down to an approximate height of 1/4" ta... read morell and tossed out into the back yard with the garbage. From there, it becomes an adventure of epic proportions as the kids have to deal with things that normally wouldn't seem so hazardous in order to try to get their parents' attention and get brought back to normal size. Parallel to all of this is the story of the adults trying to find the kids once they realize what has happened.

    I first saw this as a kid and it really blew me away. It still blows me away every time I see it. Sure, it's chessy, improbably, and really silly at times, but it's a lot of fun, has some great special effects and sets, and is rather witty and creative. It's a tad dated, and some of the jokes get played out and overdone a little much, but overall, this is a rather harmless fantasy adventure.

    The film isn't perfect, and nostalgia weighs heavily on my grade, but I can't help it. This is just a fine examle of taking an old concept, playing around with it, and doing it in a really fun, entertaining, and funny way.
  • scottgreen96
    October 29, 2011
    scottgreen96
    An interesting classic with a unique concept.
  • DreamExtractor
    August 15, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    Juwst another cheesy Disney movie that is on TV all the time, really boring.
  • theylovealexis
    July 18, 2011
    theylovealexis
    One of my all time favorites. Such a fun family film and it helps that the neighbor boy is a babe.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    June 24, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    I remember seeing this as a kid, and I remember it being a lot of fun. But watching it today, the film looks dated and fairly silly. I know the film is supposed to be silly and fun, and yes, the film is still fun, but theres something clearly missing fro this film to clearly make... read more it a memorable classic. The special effects kinda look cheap and the acting is so-so. Honey, I Shrunk The Kids is still an entertaining film to watch. The film has plenty of faults, and doesn't quite succeed at being a memorable family comedy film. I thought the film was borderline good with a decent enough story. But as far as comedy is concerned, Honey, I Shrunk The Kids doesn't really work. I barely laughed. However I thought the film was entertaining to kill an hour and a half, and it was fun. But I just didn't see anything funny in this film. Entertaining sure, but funny, no. Rick Moranis is obviously the best actor in this film and he is amusing on screen. Honey, I Shrunk The Kids is entertaining fun, but I can't say that it belongs on the list of classic family comedies because it misses something to truly make it special. Joe Johnson would go on to helm far superior films to this one, and luckily for us, he would succeed at delivering a wonderful family comedy with Jumanji. But Honey, I Shrunk The Kids is a decent effort with potential, but that potential is not fully realised on screen.
  • murphmann93
    June 24, 2011
    murphmann93
    Funny!
  • ajv2688
    April 5, 2011
    ajv2688
    A fun-filled family film from Disney. I loved this movie when I was a kid. As the title says, the kids in the movie get shrunk smaller than ants. It's really cool, and I recommend it.
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    July 21, 2010
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    C
  • ythelastman89
    June 18, 2010
    ythelastman89
    Who can't get into a good shrinking movie? While the effects now look crazy and it's a product of its time, this is still extremely funny and downright weird. Wayne Szalinski is about as close to a mad scientist that you can get, aside from the father bit. Shrinking your kids mus... read moret be on the list of worst things to do with technology (or blow them up like the sequel).
  • Chiefilms
    May 23, 2010
    Chiefilms
    Very creative. Rick Moranis is a brilliant short Canadian. Those glasses are classic. That giant cookie looked delicious.

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Critic Reviews

Variety Staff
October 18, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety

[It's] in the best tradition of Disney -- and even better than that, because it is not so juvenile that adults won't be thoroughly entertained. Full Review

Caryn James
May 20, 2003
Caryn James, New York Times

As sweet, straightforward and funny as its title. Full Review

Rita Kempley
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

Though it relies on special effects, this cutie-pie caper never loses sight of the protagonists amid the bigger-than-life Cheerios and 40-foot blades of grass. Full Review

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The special effects are all there, nicely in place, and the production values are sound, but the movie is dead in the water. Full Review

Scott G. Mignola
January 2, 2011
Scott G. Mignola, Common Sense Media

Two-dimensional fun. Full Review

Pablo Villaca
January 26, 2010
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena

O visual oitentista e os efeitos visuais datados acabam contribuindo para o charme do filme, que ainda consegue divertir.

Brian Orndorf
August 26, 2009
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com

They don't make pre-teen entertainment like this anymore, and that's a crime...retains a filmmaking purity that's timeless, aging well against a summer of now dated motion pictures. Full Review

March 9, 2009
TV Guide's Movie Guide

A wonderful blend of thrills, character, and humor that will keep both children and adults charmed and engaged throughout. Full Review

March 9, 2009
Film4

The special effects have moved on a bit since the 1950s, but this is old-fashioned Disney fun. Full Review

Derek Adams
February 9, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out

Sterling entertainment... Full Review

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