Bio-Dome (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bio-Dome is a 1996 comedy directed by Jason Bloom, starring Stephen Baldwin and Pauly Shore. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $13.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 4% on Rotten Tomatoes and 1 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Jason Bloom
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bio-Dome About?
The premise of Bio-Dome without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being left by their girlfriends, two friends, Bud and Doyle, unexpectedly end up trapped inside a technologically advanced bio-dome. As they navigate this unusual environment, they clash with the scientists overseeing the high-security experiment. The experience forces them to examine their own actions and the comical circumstances that led to their predicament.
Bio-Dome Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- stupidity
- bio dome
- experiment
- biosphere
- slapstick comedy
- fish out of water
- party
- environmentalism
- dome
- stoner
- slacker
- 1990s
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- tubi tv
- slimehouse
- mgm
- mgm ua
- mgm ua home video
- b movie
- 20th century
- hyphen in title
- mooning
- male rear nudity
- buddy comedy
- scientist
- loser
- holding head underwater
- physical comedy
- desert
- bomb
- explosive
- boat
- rock paper scissors
- nervous breakdown
- telephone call
- key
- babe scientist
- young man
- idiot
- friendship between men
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- reference to dennis hopper
- marijuana
- river
- yoga
- independent film
- title spoken by character
Bio-Dome Cast
Stephen Baldwin leads the cast, with Pauly Shore. Directed by Jason Bloom.
- Director Jason Bloom
More from Jason Bloom
More films directed by Jason Bloom: Dead Simple and Overnight Delivery.
Bio-Dome Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bio-Dome 4% on Rotten Tomatoes and 1 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.
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IMDb 4.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 4% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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Metacritic 1 Metascore
User score 3.7
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TMDB 45% User score
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Bio-Dome Plot Summary
What happens in Bio-Dome from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the arid landscape of Arizona, two lifelong pals, Bud “Squirrel” Macintosh and Doyle “Stubs” Johnson, are suddenly left adrift when their environmentally conscious girlfriends, Jen and Monique, decide to part ways with them due to their childish antics. This pivotal moment propels Bud and Doyle on a journey of self-discovery that leads them to the Bio-Dome, a state-of-the-art research facility where the ambitious scientist, Dr. Noah Faulkner, is gearing up to seal his team inside for an unprecedented year-long experiment. Mistakenly lured by the prospect of luxurious amenities, Bud and Doyle inadvertently lock themselves inside as well, much to the dismay of the scientists.
Full summary
The whole story of Bio-Dome, scene by scene
Bio-Dome Box Office
Bio-Dome grossed $13.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.4M
- US & Canada
- $13.4M
Bio-Dome Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Bio-Dome (1996) | On Campus with Tenacious D | MGM Studios
How Well Do You Know Bio-Dome?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the two main characters in Bio-Dome?
Cars in Bio-Dome
10 cars on screen, including the 1971 Chevrolet Nova and the 1995 Toyota Celica.
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1968 Ford Ranchero Minor role -
Chevrolet Step-Van Background role
Bio-Dome Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Bud & Doyle” and “Bud und Doyle - Total Bio, garantiert schädlich”.
- Also known as
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- Bud & Doyle
- Bud und Doyle - Total Bio, garantiert schädlich
- Биосфера
- Tonto + tonto
- Kő kövön
- Malucos Por Natureza
- Біо-купол
- Биодом
- Bud og Doyle redder verden
- Eko-jaja
- Bio Domo
- 抓狂双宝
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- 바이오돔
- Οικολόγοι για κλάμματα
- Bio Kupolas
- Bio-Dome - kuvulla kaaliin
- ไบโอโดม คู่บ๊องเชื้อบ้า
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Movies Like Bio-Dome
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Biosphere, The Bubble and Morons from Outer Space.
Bio-Dome FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bio-Dome, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bio-Dome?
Bio-Dome runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Bio-Dome released?
Bio-Dome was released on January 12, 1996.
Who directed Bio-Dome?
Bio-Dome was directed by Jason Bloom.
More films by Jason Bloom Who is in the cast of Bio-Dome?
Bio-Dome stars Stephen Baldwin and Pauly Shore.
How much did Bio-Dome make at the box office?
Bio-Dome grossed $13.4 million worldwide.
How is Bio-Dome rated?
Bio-Dome has 4.4/10 on IMDb, 4% on Rotten Tomatoes, 1 on Metacritic and 45% on TMDB.
Does Bio-Dome have a post-credit scene?
No. Bio-Dome has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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