Remote (1993): Cast & Plot
Remote is a 1993 adventure comedy directed by Ted Nicolaou, starring Chris Carrara as Randy Mason, Derya Ruggles and Jessica Bowman. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Ted Nicolaou
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Moonbeam Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Remote About?
The premise of Remote without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A family‑friendly comedy in which 13‑year‑old Randy is forced to hide his remote‑controlled toys inside a model house. While doing so he discovers the secret hideout of three escaped prisoners. Using his clever gadgets, Randy outwits and captures the fugitives, turning a playful pastime into an unexpected adventure.
Remote Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- child in jeopardy
- robber
- classroom
- school
- bully
- animated credits
- one word title
- family relationships
- mother son relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- break in
- die hard scenario
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- title spoken by character
Remote Cast & Characters
Chris Carrara leads the cast as Randy Mason, with Derya Ruggles as Marti Mason and Jessica Bowman as Judy Riley. Directed by Ted Nicolaou; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ted Nicolaou
- Chris Carrara as Randy Mason
- Derya Ruggles as Marti Mason
- Jessica Bowman as Judy Riley
- Jordan Belfi as Ben
Also Starring in Remote
· 6 more- Kenneth A. Brown Jamaal
- John Diehl Delbert McCoy
- Tony Longo Louis Marinelli
- Stuart Fratkin Richie Marinelli
- Robin Westphal Dee
- Michael Keys Hall Jim
More from Ted Nicolaou
More films directed by Ted Nicolaou, best-rated first: The Dungeonmaster, Subspecies V: Blood Rise, Don’t Let Her In and DevilDolls.
Remote Plot Summary
What happens in Remote 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
Randy Mason Chris Carrara is a teenage tech whiz living in a California suburb with his mother Marti Derya Ruggles while his father Brent is away on a business trip. Randy designs and pilots an ever-growing fleet of remote-controlled models, from a helicopter named Huey and a double-winged plane to a WWII fighter plane like the Zero, plus red and blue racecars, a green monster truck, a Godzilla knockoff, and even a yodeling figure named Gunther. He shares this hobby with his friend and budding romance, Judy Riley Jessica Bowman, an avid baseball player who explores Randy’s secret hideout at the local model home.
Full summary
The whole story of Remote, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Remote?
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 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the main hobby of Randy Mason?
Cars in Remote
8 cars on screen, including the 1989 BMW 525i E34 and the 1987 Plymouth Voyager.
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1989 BMW 525i E34 Important role -
1987 Plymouth Voyager Important role -
1973 Volkswagen Fastback Sedan Typ 31 Important role -
1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role
Remote Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Randy räumt auf” and “La Télécommande magique”.
- Also known as
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- Randy räumt auf
- La Télécommande magique
- O Super Controle Remoto
- Дистанционное управление
- Dálkové ovladače
- 리모콘 키드
- Mamma, i ladri!
- เจ้าแสบรีโมทมหาสนุก
- 颠覆全世界
- 顛覆全世界
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Remote FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Remote, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Remote?
Remote runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Remote released?
Remote was released on September 22, 1993.
Who directed Remote?
Remote was directed by Ted Nicolaou.
More films by Ted Nicolaou Who is in the cast of Remote?
Remote stars Chris Carrara as Randy Mason, Derya Ruggles as Marti Mason and Jessica Bowman as Judy Riley, among 10 credited actors.
Does Remote have a post-credit scene?
No. Remote has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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