Encino Man
1992, English. Directed by Les Mayfield.
When the stone age meets the rock age.
High school misfits Stoney and Dave discover a long-frozen primeval man buried in their backyard. But the thawed-out Link—as the boys have named him—quickly becomes a wild card in the teens' already zany Southern California lives. After a shave and some new clothes, Link's presence at school makes the daily drudgery a lot more interesting.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Les MayfieldDirector
- Sean AstinDave Morgan
- Brendan FraserLinkovich "Link" Chomovsky
- Pauly ShoreStanley "Stoney" Brown
- Megan WardRobyn Sweeney
- Mariette HartleyMrs. Morgan
- Richard MasurMr. Morgan
- Robin TunneyElla
- Michael DeLuiseMatt Wilson
- Patrick Van HornPhil
- Dalton JamesWill
- Rick DucommunMr. Brush
- Ke Huy QuanKim
Details
- Released
- 22 May 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Shawn Schepps, George Zaloom
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $41M
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Encino Man: quick answers
What comes after Encino Man?
Next in the series: Encino Woman (1996).
Is Encino Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 766 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Encino Man?
Encino Man runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Encino Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Encino Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Encino Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Encino Man is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Encino Man on?
Encino Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Encino Man?
If you liked Encino Man, try Caveman, Accepted, Evolution.
Who directed Encino Man?
Encino Man (1992) was directed by Les Mayfield and stars Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, Pauly Shore.