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Theodore Rex (1995): Cast

Theodore Rex (1995) movie poster

Theodore Rex is a 1995 family comedy directed by Jonathan R. Betuel, starring George Newbern as Theodore Rex (voice), Whoopi Goldberg and Stephen McHattie. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Theodore Rex (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
Comedy , Family , Sci-Fi , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Theodore Rex About?

The premise of Theodore Rex without spoilers.

In a high‑tech, alternate future, a hard‑nosed female detective is assigned an unlikely new partner—a talking dinosaur resurrected from prehistory. Together they hunt the murderer of dinosaurs and other ancient creatures, a trail that leads them to a mad scientist bent on unleashing a new Armageddon.

Theodore Rex Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female police officer
  • conspiracy
  • telepathy
  • clumsiness
  • female cyborg
  • anthropomorphic dinosaur
  • surrealism
  • detective
  • tyrannosaurus rex
  • murder investigation
  • dinosaur
  • character name in title
+38 more
  • police officer
  • nightmare
  • exploding car
  • genocide
  • child kidnapping
  • police commissioner
  • buddy cop
  • investigation
  • cookie
  • butterfly
  • assassin
  • hologram
  • cyborg
  • talking to oneself
  • shootout
  • scientist
  • undercover
  • tough girl
  • gang
  • action heroine
  • pacifist
  • gyrocopter
  • police partner
  • police
  • explosion
  • singer
  • nightclub
  • fundraiser
  • millionaire
  • museum
  • two word title
  • arcade game
  • dog
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • clone
  • biting someone's hand
  • murder
  • boy
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Cast & crew

Theodore Rex Cast & Characters

George Newbern leads the cast as Theodore Rex (voice), with Whoopi Goldberg as Katie Coltrane and Stephen McHattie as Edge. Directed by Jonathan R. Betuel; 40 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Theodore Rex

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From the director

More from Jonathan R. Betuel

One more film directed by Jonathan R. Betuel: My Science Project.

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Videos

Theodore Rex Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Theodore Rex.

Theodore Rex - Theatrical Trailer
Cars

Cars in Theodore Rex

8 cars on screen, including the 1986 Ford Aerostar and the International Harvester Cargostar.

All 8 cars
  • 1986 Ford Aerostar in Theodore Rex 1986 Ford Aerostar Important role
  • International Harvester Cargostar in Theodore Rex International Harvester Cargostar Important role
  • Utilimaster Aeromate in Theodore Rex Utilimaster Aeromate Important role
  • Dodge 400 in Theodore Rex Dodge 400 Minor role
Details

Theodore Rex Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Dino Rex” and “T-Rex - Il mio amico Dino”.

Also known as
  • Dino Rex
  • T-Rex - Il mio amico Dino
  • T-REX
  • Meu Parceiro é um Dinossauro
  • Теодор Рекс
  • T-Rex - etsivistä parhain
  • T. Rex, a dinózsaru
  • Partenerul meu, dinozaurul
  • T. Rex
  • 恐龙特警

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FAQ

Theodore Rex FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Theodore Rex, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Theodore Rex?

Theodore Rex runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Theodore Rex released?

Theodore Rex was released on December 14, 1995.

Who directed Theodore Rex?

Theodore Rex was directed by Jonathan R. Betuel.

More films by Jonathan R. Betuel

Who is in the cast of Theodore Rex?

Theodore Rex stars George Newbern as Theodore Rex (voice), Whoopi Goldberg as Katie Coltrane and Stephen McHattie as Edge, among 40 credited actors.

Does Theodore Rex have a post-credit scene?

No. Theodore Rex has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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