Encino Man
"When the stone age meets the rock age."
Originally released in 1992. Encino Man is a comedy film. directed by Les Mayfield. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, and Pauly Shore
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (685 votes)
Budget
$7M
Production budget
Box Office
$40.7M
5.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,000,000
- Revenue
- $40,700,000
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures
- Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encino Man about?
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' al...
Who directed Encino Man?
Encino Man was directed by Les Mayfield.
How long is Encino Man?
Encino Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Encino Man released?
Encino Man was released on May 22, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Encino Man?
The main cast of Encino Man includes Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, Pauly Shore, Megan Ward, Robin Tunney.
Is Encino Man worth watching?
Encino Man has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 685 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.