And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird!.

Name: And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird!
Genre: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Released: 1991-11-15
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Joshua John Miller, Edan Gross, Marcia Strassman, Susan Gibney, John Quade

Dad has a brand-new operating system.

Two brothers build a robot in their spare time. A supernatural experiment puts their late father's spirit inside the machine, turning their invention into an unexpected family reunion.

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Why it’s a little special

Homemade robotics and a decidedly unusual dad give the family comedy its playful science-fiction twist.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

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Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

A parent's death underlies the story. Includes a seance, ghostly ideas, threatening adults and mild comic peril.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Tony Cookson
Starring: Joshua John Miller, Edan Gross, Marcia Strassman, Susan Gibney, John Quade, Sam Behrens, Gustav Vintas, Eric Walker, Robert Clotworthy, Armin Shimerman, Allan Wasserman, Alan Thicke
Written by: Tony Cookson
Produced by: Just Betzer, Pernille Siesbye
Release date: November 15, 1991
Runtime: 92 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Studio: Lionsgate
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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