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Good Burger (1997)

โ€œA comedy with everything on it.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 600 votes 1h 35m pg ComedyFamily

#85 of 113 films from 1997 #2059 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Brian Robbins ยท Written by Dan Schneider, Heath Seifert, Kevin Kopelow

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Overview

Two L.A. teens with summer jobs at Good Burger try to save their small restaurant when a corporate giant burger franchise moves in across the street.

Cast

Kel Mitchellas Ed
Kenan Thompsonas Dexter Reed
Sinbadas Mr. Wheat
Abe Vigodaas Otis
Shar Jacksonas Monique
Dan Schneideras Mr. Bailey
Jan Schwietermanas Kurt Bozwell
Ron Lesteras Spatch
Josh Serveras Fizz
Ginny Schreiberas Deedee
Linda Cardellinias Heather
Shaquille O'Nealas Shaquille O'Neal
George Clintonas Dancing Crazy
Richard Hajeas Huge Scary Man

Facts

Release dateJuly 25, 1997
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$8,500,000
Box office$23,712,993 (2.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119215

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Questions

How long is Good Burger?
Good Burger runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Good Burger worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 600 votes, which places it #85 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 26%) and #2059 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Good Burger?
Good Burger was directed by Brian Robbins. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hardball (2001), A Thousand Words (2012), The Perfect Score (2004).
Who stars in Good Burger?
Kel Mitchell as Ed; Kenan Thompson as Dexter Reed; Sinbad as Mr. Wheat; Abe Vigoda as Otis; Shar Jackson as Monique; Dan Schneider as Mr. Bailey.
What is Good Burger rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Good Burger?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29954.

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