Munchie (1992): Cast & Plot
Munchie is a 1992 fantasy comedy directed by Jim Wynorski, starring Dom DeLuise as Munchie (voice), Arte Johnson and Jamie McEnnan. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Jim Wynorski
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Horizons Picture
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Munchie About?
The premise of Munchie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ten‑year‑old Gage feels isolated at a new school and his mother dates a sleazy research doctor. His life changes when a mischievous, eternally hungry creature named Munchie appears, delivering flying pizzas and throwing wild parties. With Munchie’s help—and the eccentric Professor Cruikshank—Gage turns the tables on bullies and his mom’s boyfriend, making it an unforgettable summer.
Munchie Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- 1990s
- mad scientist
- slimehouse
- cameo
- eternal creature
- immortality
- daydream
- airport
- full moon
- cop with donut
- donut shop
- creature
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- sequel
- bully
- wish
- magical power
- professor
- flying car
- police car
- car chase
- floating object
- cruel boyfriend
- mother son relationship
- high school
- imagination
- little person
- family relationships
- monster
- independent film
Munchie Cast & Characters
Dom DeLuise leads the cast as Munchie (voice), with Arte Johnson as Prof. Cruikshank and Jamie McEnnan as Gage Dobson (as Jaime McEnnan). Directed by Jim Wynorski; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jim Wynorski
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Dom DeLuise as Munchie (voice) - Arte Johnson as Prof. Cruikshank
- Jamie McEnnan as Gage Dobson (as Jaime McEnnan)
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Andrew Stevens as Dr. Elliott Carlisle
Also Starring in Munchie
· 27 more- Loni Anderson Cathy Dobson
- Jennifer Love Hewitt Andrea Kurtz (as Love Hewitt)
- Ace Mask Principal Thornton
- Fred Olen Ray Piano Player
- Brinke Stevens Band Member
- George 'Buck' Flower Rich Tramp
- John Henry Richardson Mr. Kurtz
- Peter Spellos Chel
- Monique Gabrielle Miss Laurel
- John Terlesky Dream Award Presenter (uncredited)
- Angus Scrimm Undertaker
- Becky LeBeau Pizza Screamer
- Lenny Juliano P.E. Teacher
- Linda Shayne Band Member
- Toni Naples Mrs. Blaylok
- Raven De La Croix Party Guest in White Clown Outfit (uncredited)
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- Lou Bonacki 1st Policeman
- Chuck Cirino Band Member
- Lisa Star Flight Attendant
- Bob Sheridan Band Member (as Mr. Moderation)
- Pamela Pond Female Celebrity
- Robert Bullock Captain (as Richard Parnes)
- R.J. Robertson 2nd Policeman
- Paul Hertzberg Drunk Party Guest
- Ronald V. Borst Party Guest (uncredited)
- Scott Ferguson Ashton
- Mike Simmrin Leon
More from Jim Wynorski
More films directed by Jim Wynorski, best-rated first: The Return of Swamp Thing, Chopping Mall, Sins of Desire and DinoGator.
Munchie Plot Summary
What happens in Munchie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gage Dobson is a young boy navigating a tough life: he endures constant bullying at school, his divorced mother, Cathy Dobson, is dating a creep named Dr. Elliott Carlisle, and the girl he hero-wypes for, Andrea Kurtz, doesn’t seem to notice him. His only real ally is the eccentric, often dismissed Professor Cruikshank, a man many dismiss as a crackpot. The world around him feels unkind, leaving Gage to cope with whispered insults, uneasy nerves, and a longing for something—or someone—to alter the course of his days.
Full summary
The whole story of Munchie, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Munchie?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the young boy who befriends Munchie?
Cars in Munchie
8 cars on screen, including the 1972 Chevrolet C-20 and the 1969 Ford LTD.
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1972 Chevrolet C-20 Important role -
1969 Ford LTD Important role -
1969 Ford LTD Important role -
1960 Ford M151 'MUTT' Important role
Munchie Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Munchies II” and “Манчі”.
- Also known as
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- Munchies II
- Манчі
- 麦奇
- Mi amigo Munchie
- 요술장이 먼치
- Meu Amigo Munchie
- Mój kumpel Munchie
- 麥奇
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Movies Like Munchie
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Munchie Strikes Back, Mush and Milk and Muppets from Space.
Munchie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Munchie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Munchie?
Munchie runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Munchie released?
Munchie was released on May 15, 1992.
Who directed Munchie?
Munchie was directed by Jim Wynorski.
More films by Jim Wynorski Who is in the cast of Munchie?
Munchie stars Dom DeLuise as Munchie (voice), Arte Johnson as Prof. Cruikshank and Jamie McEnnan as Gage Dobson (as Jaime McEnnan), among 31 credited actors.
Does Munchie have a post-credit scene?
No. Munchie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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