Caveman
“Back when you had to beat it before you could eat it...”
Disgraced and cast out of his tribe for lusting after Lana, the mate of the tribe's head muscle man, Atouk stumbles along gathering other misfits and learning a bit about the world outside of his cave. Eventually he and friends Lar and Tala learn the secrets of fire, cooked meat, and how to defend themselves from the brutal, yet very stupid dinosaurs.
Where to watch Caveman in United States
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Where is Caveman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Caveman
Caveman is a 1981 English-language comedy and adventure film directed by Carl Gottlieb. The cast is led by Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
Caveman was produced by The Turman-Foster Company, Estudios Churubusco Azteca, and United Artists and made in Mexico and United States of America. It was released on April 17, 1981, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $16 million worldwide.
- Director
- Carl Gottlieb
- Writers
- Rudy De Luca, Carl Gottlieb
- Release date
- April 17, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Mexico, United States of America
- Box office
- $16 million
- Production
- The Turman-Foster Company, Estudios Churubusco Azteca, United Artists
Caveman cast & crew
Caveman was directed by Carl Gottlieb and written by Rudy De Luca and Carl Gottlieb.
The cast features Ringo Starr as Atouk, Dennis Quaid as Lar, Shelley Long as Tala, Jack Gilford as Gog, Barbara Bach as Lana, and Carl Lumbly as Bork.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin, cinematography is by Alan Hume, and it was produced by Lawrence Turman and David Foster.
Is Caveman worth watching?
Caveman holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 192 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and adventure, Caveman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Caveman
In United States, you can stream Caveman on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Caveman
Ringo Starr
Atouk
Dennis Quaid
Lar
Shelley Long
Tala
Jack Gilford
Gog
Barbara Bach
Lana
Carl Lumbly
Bork
John Matuszak
Tonda
Avery Schreiber
Ock
Richard Moll
Abominable Snowman
Cork Hubbert
Ta
Mark King
Ruck
Paco Morayta
Flok
Caveman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Caveman in United States?
Caveman is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Caveman on fuboTV?
Yes — Caveman is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Caveman in?
Caveman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Caveman?
Caveman runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Caveman rated?
Caveman is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 192 ratings.
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