Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Theatrical Release Date: 1989 06 23 (USA)

UPC: 786936190991

Studio: Walt Disney Video

MPAA Rating: PG   Contains:[Mild Violence, Excellent For Children, Adult Language, Profanity]

Summary: 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 accidentally 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

Category: Comedy

Features: ccDolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 10/08/2002

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 93 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Side #1 --
1. Opening Credits [2:46]
2. Saturday Morning [9:39]
3. Baseball [8:57]
4. Proof [7:02]
5. Lost in the Backyard [12:17]
6. Keep off the Grass [10:29]
7. A New Friend [7:58]
8. Breaking the News [9:40]
9. Nightfall [9:28]
10. The Thompsons & the Szalinskis, End Credits [16:04]

Matthew Tobey

What could've probably been called "Goonies with Giant Ants," Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is a fine addition to the family-oriented fantasy adventure genre. As Wayne, Rick Moranis proves once again to be the go-to guy in Hollywood when it comes to archetypal geeks, turning in a performance that doesn't break any ground but is more than adequate. Likewise, Matt Frewer, himself having made a career out of playing nerds, is equally believable playing against type as the antithetical red-blooded Big Russ. The script is fairly straightforward, providing no difficulties for the cast or the audience and serving mostly as a backdrop for the dazzling visual stunts. Astounding upon the film's release, the effects age well, with the miniaturized kids blending into their giant surroundings quite seamlessly. Like most of its ilk from Disney, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids focuses on fun for the whole family. And with a story that can be understood by all without leaving older viewers feeling patronized, action that is exhilarating without being too violent, and a running time that anyone can handle, it's more than successful in that respect. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Kathleen Turner  Actor 
Thomas Wilson Brown  Actor 
Kimmy Robertson  Actor 
April Winchell  Actor 
Charles Fleischer  Actor 
Carl Steven  Actor 
Trevor Galtress  Actor 
Janet Sunderland  Actor 
Lou Hirsch  Actor 
Mark L. Taylor  Actor 
Lou Cutell  Actor 
Martin Aylett  Actor 
Laura Waterbury  Actor 
Stuart Gordon  Producer 
James Horner  Composer (Music Score) 
Joe Johnston  Director 
Ed Naha  Screenwriter 
Tom Schulman  Screenwriter 
Steven Spielberg  Producer 
Thomas G. Smith  Producer 
Rick Moranis  Actor 
Matt Frewer  Actor 
Marcia Strassman  Actor 
Kristine Sutherland  Actor 
Jared Rushton  Actor 
Amy O'Neill  Actor 
Robert Oliveri  Actor 

Country: USA