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Can of Worms

1999 · 84 min

A goofy, good-natured sci-fi romp that feels like a kid's wild weekend adventure, full of silly aliens and earnest teen angst.

Directed by
Paul Schneider
Genres
Comedy, Family, Science fiction
Tagline
Who's Got Time to Be a Teenager When You Have to Save the World?
Overview
A teen is visited by aliens after he broadcasts a message into space.
How it feels
Light, whimsical, absurd and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Identity, family, friendship, coming-of-age
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Paul Schneider
Genres
Comedy, Family, Science fiction
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour7
Realism2
Romance2
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
comedy, family, science fiction, tv movie
Directed by
Paul Schneider
Written by
Kathy Mackel
Starring
Michael Shulman, Erika Christensen, Adam Wylie, Andrew Ducote, Garrett M. Brown, Lee Garlington, Brighton Hertford, Marcus Turner
Music
Mark Mothersbaugh
Cinematography
Mark Irwin
Runtime
84 min
Country
Canada, United States of America
Languages
English

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