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Rude Awakening

"Two hippies came back from 1969 to get the bad news. Nobody wants to save the world anymore. They just want to buy it."

August 16, 1989 1h 38m 4.5/10 (29 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Rude Awakening is a comedy film. directed by David Greenwalt.

Starring Cheech Marin, Eric Roberts, and Julie Hagerty

Synopsis

In the later 1960s, two hippies are forced to leave their friends as they are wanted by the FBI, who sees them as criminals. They hide in the jungle for 20 years, secluded from the outside world. In the later 1980s, the find out that a secret war is about to start in the US, and decide to return to New York to tell someone about it.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 16, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
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User Rating 4.5/10 Mixed (29 votes)
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Box Office $3.2M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$3,169,719

Production Companies

  • Aaron Russo Productions
  • Cineplex-Odeon Films

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rude Awakening about?

In the later 1960s, two hippies are forced to leave their friends as they are wanted by the FBI, who sees them as criminals. They hide in the jungle for 20 years, secluded from the outside world. I...

Who directed Rude Awakening?

Rude Awakening was directed by David Greenwalt.

How long is Rude Awakening?

Rude Awakening has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Rude Awakening released?

Rude Awakening was released on August 16, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Rude Awakening?

The main cast of Rude Awakening includes Cheech Marin, Eric Roberts, Julie Hagerty, Robert Carradine, Louise Lasser.