The Spirit of '76
1990, English. Directed by Lucas Reiner.
A close-up look at the most embarrassing decade in history.
Future Americans decide to time travel to 1776 to ask the founding fathers for the solutions to their problems. A glitch in the time machine changes their destination to 1976. Still believing themselves to be in 1776, the time travellers attempt to study this "ideal" civilization. 70's jokes, props and stars abound.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Released
- 12 October 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Roman Coppola, Lucas Reiner
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The Spirit of '76 runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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The Spirit of '76 is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Spirit of '76 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spirit of '76?
If you liked The Spirit of '76, try Real Men, Dark Star, The Adam Project.
Who directed The Spirit of '76?
The Spirit of '76 (1990) was directed by Lucas Reiner and stars David Cassidy, Olivia D'Abo, Steven Shane McDonald.