Meet the Applegates
1990, English. Directed by Michael Lehmann.
A new species of comedy
Modelling themselves after an idyllic cookie-cutter suburban 1950s family, a colony of insects move from South America into the United States with the intent of getting access to the nation's nuclear resources.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Michael LehmannDirector
- Ed Begley Jr.Richard P. Applegate
- Stockard ChanningJane Applegate
- Dabney ColemanAunt Bea
- Robert JayneBobby Jacoby / Johnny Applegate
- Camille CooperSally Applegate
- Glenn ShadixGreg Samson
- Susan BarnesOpal Withers
- Adam BieskVince Sampson
- Savannah Smith BoucherDottie
- Roger Aaron BrownSheriff Heidegger
- Lee GarlingtonNita Samson
- Mark BringelsonRich Block
Details
- Released
- 6 June 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Lehmann, Redbeard Simmons
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $486K
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Meet the Applegates: quick answers
Is Meet the Applegates worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Meet the Applegates?
Meet the Applegates runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Meet the Applegates have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Meet the Applegates. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Meet the Applegates suitable for kids?
Meet the Applegates is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Meet the Applegates?
If you liked Meet the Applegates, try High Spirits, The Witches of Eastwick, Idle Hands.
Who directed Meet the Applegates?
Meet the Applegates (1990) was directed by Michael Lehmann and stars Ed Begley Jr., Stockard Channing, Dabney Coleman.