Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (1990): Cast & Where to Watch
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a 1990 short animated family film directed by Allen Foster, starring Danny Tamberelli as Alexander (voice) (as Daniel Tamberelli), William Bogert and Skip Hinnant. It runs 30 minutes. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Director
- Allen Foster
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Klasky-Csupo
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day About?
The premise of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day without spoilers.
Alexander’s day quickly spirals out of control. He wakes to gum tangled in his hair, tumbles off his skateboard, and can’t locate his beloved glow‑in‑the‑dark yo‑yo. Each attempt to fix things creates another setback, all set to lively songs in this charming animated musical adapted from Judith Viorst’s beloved book.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- 2d animation
- classic animation
- kids family
- rock musical
- classic musical
- hand drawn animation
- punctuation in title
- based on children's book
- character name in title
Where to Watch Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Cast & Characters
Danny Tamberelli leads the cast as Alexander (voice) (as Daniel Tamberelli), with William Bogert as Dentist (voice) (as William Bogart) and Skip Hinnant as Shoe Salesman (voice). Directed by Allen Foster; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Allen Foster
- Danny Tamberelli as Alexander (voice) (as Daniel Tamberelli)
- William Bogert as Dentist (voice) (as William Bogart)
- Skip Hinnant as Shoe Salesman (voice)
- Devon Michaels as Anthony (voice)
Also Starring in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
· 10 more- Buddy Smith Classmate #3 (voice)
- Linda Wallem Mother (voice)
- Z. Wright Classmate #5 (voice)
- Erin Torpey Classmate #2 (voice)
- Steve Barton Father (voice)
- Joey Rigol Nicholas (voice)
- Stephanie Maddin Teacher (voice)
- Todd DeFreitas Alexander (singing voice)
- Ashley Acarino Classmate #1 (voice)
- Daniel Reifsnyder Classmate #4 (voice)
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day runs 30 minutes.
When was Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day released?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day was released on September 15, 1990.
Who directed Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day was directed by Allen Foster.
Who is in the cast of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day stars Danny Tamberelli as Alexander (voice) (as Daniel Tamberelli), William Bogert as Dentist (voice) (as William Bogart) and Skip Hinnant as Shoe Salesman (voice), among 14 credited actors.
Where can I watch Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
In the US, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day have a post-credit scene?
No. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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