Zapped!
“They're getting a little behind in their classwork.”
Peyton and Barney are fun loving high school students working on a science project with white mice. When one of the mice begins to move food toward itself with out touching it, Barney finds he has accidently discovered a formula for telekinetic powers. Now, how much trouble can a high school boy who can move things with just his mind get into?
Where to watch Zapped! in United States
Can I watch Zapped! in United States? Yes — you can stream Zapped! in United States on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Tubi TV.
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Where is Zapped! streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | Allstars Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Zapped!
Zapped! is a 1982 English-language comedy film directed by Robert J. Rosenthal. The cast is led by Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Robert Mandan. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Tubi TV.
Zapped! was produced by Apple / Rose and Embassy Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 23, 1982, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $17 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert J. Rosenthal
- Writers
- Robert J. Rosenthal, Bruce Rubin
- Release date
- July 23, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $17 million
- Production
- Apple / Rose, Embassy Pictures
Zapped! cast & crew
Zapped! was directed by Robert J. Rosenthal and written by Robert J. Rosenthal and Bruce Rubin.
The cast features Scott Baio as Barney Springboro, Willie Aames as Peyton, Robert Mandan as Walter Johnson, Felice Schachter as Bernadette, Scatman Crothers as Dexter Jones, and Roger Bowen as Mr. Springboro.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Fox, cinematography is by Daniel Pearl, and it was produced by Howard R. Schuster and Jeff Apple.
Is Zapped! worth watching?
Zapped! holds an audience score of 5.2/10 from 161 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Zapped! is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zapped!
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Cast of Zapped!
Scott Baio
Barney Springboro
Willie Aames
Peyton
Robert Mandan
Walter Johnson
Felice Schachter
Bernadette
Scatman Crothers
Dexter Jones
Roger Bowen
Mr. Springboro
Mews Small
Mrs. Springboro
Greg Bradford
Robert Wolcott
Hilary Beane
Corrine Updike
Sue Ane Langdon
Rose Burnhart
Heather Thomas
Jane Mitchell
Hardy Keith
Roscoe Brown
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Zapped! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zapped! in United States?
Zapped! is streaming on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Zapped! on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel?
Yes — Zapped! is currently available on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Zapped! in?
Zapped! is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zapped!?
Zapped! runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Zapped! rated?
Zapped! is rated R. It holds a 5.2/10 audience score from 161 ratings.
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