The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie is a 1987 adventure musical directed by Rod Amateau, starring Anthony Newley, Phil Fondacaro and Mackenzie Astin. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $1.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 1 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Rod Amateau
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Garbage Pail Kids Movie About?
The premise of The Garbage Pail Kids Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three Garbage Pail Kids – Windy Winston, Foul Phil, and Messy Tessie – embark on a comical quest to assist a kind shop assistant in winning the affection of a lovely fashion designer. Through a series of silly situations and musical performances, the mischievous kids bring humor and unexpected joy to everyone around them, proving that even the most unlikely heroes can make a difference.
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- garbage can
- bully
- vomiting
- urination
- greaser
- teenage boy
- teenage girl
- fashion designer
- antique shop
- alligator
- crude humor
- gross out comedy
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- flatulence
- toilet humor
- cult film
- trash
- rubbish
- shop
- curio
- card
- planet
- earth
- chair moves by itself
- indoor plant
- flickering lights
- fan
- figurine
- television
- reference to the garbage pail kids
- goo
- child
- rock theme song
- movie theme song
- theme song
- catchy theme song
- boy protagonist
- child protagonist
- love interest
- bully gang
- child empowerment
- pulled from theater
- slimehouse
- magical realism
- mexican actress playing american character
- garbage
- z movie
- held upside down
- santa claus
- rescue
- superhero costume
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie Cast
Anthony Newley leads the cast, with Phil Fondacaro and Mackenzie Astin. Directed by Rod Amateau; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rod Amateau
Also Starring in The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
· 6 moreMore from Rod Amateau
More films directed by Rod Amateau: Lovelines, High School U.S.A., Son of Hitler and The Seniors.
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Garbage Pail Kids Movie 1 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.7/10.
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IMDb 2.7 /10
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Metacritic 1 Metascore
User score 1.6
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TMDB 36% User score
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The Garbage Pail Kids Movie Plot Summary
What happens in The Garbage Pail Kids Movie 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
A garish spaceship shaped like a garbage can is spotted flying near Earth, only to later reveal itself inside the vintage shop owned by Captain Manzini. In a nearby park, a young boy named Dodger faces harassment from a group of four older bullies, led by Juice. The situation escalates as Juice robs Dodger of his money, leaving him in a puddle. Seeking refuge, Dodger heads to Manzini’s shop where he works. There, Manzini takes the boy’s wet clothes to clean them, cautioning him to steer clear of the enigmatic garbage can.
Full summary
The whole story of The Garbage Pail Kids Movie, scene by scene
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie Box Office
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie grossed $1.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.6M
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip "Working With Each Other"
How Well Do You Know The Garbage Pail Kids Movie?
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 forms the disguise of the spaceship that lands on Earth?
Cars in The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
17 cars on screen, including the 1973 Triumph TR6 and the 1983 Ford Econoline.
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1973 Triumph TR6 Main role -
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Suzuki LT 50 Important role -
1973 Chevrolet C-20 Minor role
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “La pandilla basura: La película” and “La pandilla basura”.
- Also known as
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- La pandilla basura: La película
- La pandilla basura
- Die Schmuddelkinder
- חבורת הזבל
- Малыши из мусорного бачка
- Les Crados, le film
- 垃圾桶小破孩大电影
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The Garbage Pail Kids Movie FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Garbage Pail Kids Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Garbage Pail Kids Movie?
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Garbage Pail Kids Movie released?
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie was released on August 22, 1987.
Who directed The Garbage Pail Kids Movie?
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie was directed by Rod Amateau.
More films by Rod Amateau Who is in the cast of The Garbage Pail Kids Movie?
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie stars Anthony Newley, Phil Fondacaro and Mackenzie Astin, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Garbage Pail Kids Movie make at the box office?
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie grossed $1.6 million worldwide.
How is The Garbage Pail Kids Movie rated?
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie has 2.7/10 on IMDb, 1 on Metacritic and 36% on TMDB.
Does The Garbage Pail Kids Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. The Garbage Pail Kids Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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