Fuzzbucket (1986): Cast & Plot
Fuzzbucket is a 1986 family comedy directed by Mick Garris, starring Phil Fondacaro as Fuzzbucket, Robyn Lively and Chris Hebert. It runs 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 46 min
- Director
- Mick Garris
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fuzzbucket About?
The premise of Fuzzbucket without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the vein of “Harvey”, an invisible creature befriends a 12 year old boy. Of course, no one else can see him nor believes in him.
Fuzzbucket Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- middle school
- reference to the wizard of oz
- slimehouse
- creature
- underground
- tunnel
- treehouse
- tickling
- tail
- station wagon
- search party
- rat
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- missing
- imaginary friend
- hole
- green
- footprint
- first day of school
- father son relationship
- bum
- brother sister relationship
- unsold tv series pilot
- character name in title
Fuzzbucket Cast & Characters
Phil Fondacaro leads the cast as Fuzzbucket, with Robyn Lively as Stevie Gerber and Chris Hebert as Michael Gerber. Directed by Mick Garris; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mick Garris
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Phil Fondacaro as Fuzzbucket -
Robyn Lively as Stevie Gerber - Chris Hebert as Michael Gerber
- Wendy Phillips as Mom
Also Starring in Fuzzbucket
· 3 more- Joe Regalbuto Dad
- John Vernon Principal
- Fran Ryan Mrs. Langendorf
More from Mick Garris
More films directed by Mick Garris, best-rated first: Nightmare Cinema, Critters 2, Riding the Bullet and Sleepwalkers.
Fuzzbucket Plot Summary
What happens in Fuzzbucket 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
Michael Gerber is an awkward young boy who is about to start junior high, and he has no real friends. His Mom and Dad are constantly fighting, creating a tense, unsettled home life. His only companion is an imaginary friend he calls Fuzzbucket, a presence that seems invisible to everyone else. The film follows his quiet struggle to cope with loneliness while clinging to this fantastical friend who feels almost real in the margins of his day-to-day life.
Full summary
The whole story of Fuzzbucket, scene by scene
Fuzzbucket Videos
The clip of Fuzzbucket.
How Well Do You Know Fuzzbucket?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the awkward young boy who is the main character?
Fuzzbucket Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “L'Ami Invisible” and “Fuzz Bucket”.
- Also known as
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- L'Ami Invisible
- Fuzz Bucket
- פאזבוקט
- Fuzzbucket, l'ami invisible
Seen Fuzzbucket?
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The Fuzzball Rally 2007 -
Buzzin’ Around 1933 -
Gooby 2009 -
Flubber 1997 -
Big and Hairy 1998 -
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Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble Bees 2007 -
Fungus the Bogeyman 2004 -
Little Bigfoot 1997 -
Adventures of Rufus: The Fantastic Pet 2020 -
Fluppy Dogs 1986
Fuzzbucket FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fuzzbucket, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fuzzbucket?
Fuzzbucket runs 46 minutes.
When was Fuzzbucket released?
Fuzzbucket was released on May 18, 1986.
Who directed Fuzzbucket?
Fuzzbucket was directed by Mick Garris.
More films by Mick Garris Who is in the cast of Fuzzbucket?
Fuzzbucket stars Phil Fondacaro as Fuzzbucket, Robyn Lively as Stevie Gerber and Chris Hebert as Michael Gerber, among 7 credited actors.
Does Fuzzbucket have a post-credit scene?
No. Fuzzbucket has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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