Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

PG

Released Jun 23, 1989

1 hr. 30 min.

Kids & Family

Comedy

List

76%

37 Reviews

Tomatometer

54%

250,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

When kids sneak into inventor Wayne Szalinski's (Rick Moranis) upstairs lab to retrieve an errant baseball, his experimental shrink ray miniaturizes them. When Szalinski returns home, he destroys the device -- which he thinks is a failure -- and dumps it in the trash, throwing out the kids along with it. The four children, now 1/4-inch tall, must survive the journey back to the house through a yard where sprinklers bring treacherous storms and garden-variety ants stampede like elephants.

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Critics Consensus

Even as its special effects take center stage, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids still offers a charming, high-spirited sense of adventure for the whole family.

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Eye C

An adventure film about kids exposing their lives, god I love the 80s. Goonies, Gremlins, Lost Boys and this one are a genre their self.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/24

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Devlin E

The movie lost me when the first hour hit.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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matthias s

"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" is a classic family comedy that still holds up today.The special effects, while dated, are charming and add to the film's nostalgia factor. Rick Moranis gives a standout performance as the bumbling inventor, Wayne Szalinski, who accidentally shrinks his own children and their friends. The kids are also likable and bring a sense of wonder to the film.However, the pacing of the film can be slow at times and the humor may not appeal to all audiences. "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" is a fun and entertaining film that is worth a watch for fans of family comedies.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/09/23

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William B

amazing movie funny movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/23

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Sarah Caroline B

This 90s gem was a beloved family favorite back in the day, and a recent revisit confirmed why it's still a winner. With its blend of humor, wit, and lightheartedness, it's a timeless delight that continues to charm. What sets it apart, though, is its heartwarming message: it encourages kids to view backyard bugs as allies rather than targets for mischief.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/18/23

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Audience Member

So much better that modern day CGI. Fast paced with good characters. Funny, sad and exciting. Almost a perfect adventure movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/26/23

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Joe Johnston

Director

Rick Moranis

Wayne Szalinski

Matt Frewer

Russell 'Russ' Thompson, Sr. (Big Russ Thompson)

Marcia Strassman

Diane Szalinski

Kristine Sutherland

Mae Thompson

Thomas Wilson Brown

Little Russell Thompson

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Variety Staff

Variety

[It's] in the best tradition of Disney -- and even better than that, because it is not so juvenile that adults won't be thoroughly entertained.

Oct 18, 2008

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Derek Adams

Time Out

Sterling entertainment...

Feb 9, 2006

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Caryn James

New York Times

An old-fashioned romp that conveys a sense of wonder simply by placing young actors next to fantastic oversized props.

May 20, 2003

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Bill Brownstein

Montreal Gazette

No matter what kind of consciousness-raising posture its makers may take, "Honey" is more a triumph of special effects than a social statement.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 25, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Very enjoyable to watch…a providential solution to taking the kids to the movie, without parental sacrifice. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 22, 2022

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a fantastic premise that's employed to watchable yet thoroughly erratic effect...

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 4, 2020

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Synopsis

When kids sneak into inventor Wayne Szalinski's (Rick Moranis) upstairs lab to retrieve an errant baseball, his experimental shrink ray miniaturizes them. When Szalinski returns home, he destroys the device -- which he thinks is a failure -- and dumps it in the trash, throwing out the kids along with it. The four children, now 1/4-inch tall, must survive the journey back to the house through a yard where sprinklers bring treacherous storms and garden-variety ants stampede like elephants.

Director: Joe Johnston
Executive Producer: Thomas G. Smith
Screenwriter: Ed Naha , Tom Schulman
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family , Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 23, 1989, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $130.2M
Sound Mix: Surround , Stereo

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