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The Stuff (1985)

“Are you eating it... or is it eating you?”

6.0/10 · 549 votes 1h 26m r ComedyHorrorScience-fiction

#64 of 67 films from 1985 #2266 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Larry Cohen · Written by Larry Cohen

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Overview

Amalgamated Dairies hires David Rutherford, an FBI man turned industrial saboteur, to investigate a popular new product called “the Stuff,” a new dessert product that is blowing ice cream sales out of the water. Nobody knows how it’s made or what’s in it, but people are lining up to buy it. It's got a delicious flavor to die for!

Cast

Michael Moriartyas David 'Mo' Rutherford
Andrea Marcoviccias Nicole Kendall
Garrett Morrisas 'Chocolate Chip' Charlie W. Hobbs
Paul Sorvinoas Colonel Malcolm Grommett Spears
Scott Bloomas Jason
Danny Aielloas Vickers
Patrick O'Nealas Fletcher
James Dixonas Postman
Alexander Scourbyas Evans
Russell Nypeas Richards
Gene O'Neillas Scientist
Catherine Schultzas Waitress
James Dukasas Gas Attendant
Peter Hockas Miner

Facts

Release dateJune 14, 1985
Runtime86 min (1h 26m) — shorter as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$1,700,000
IMDbtt0090094

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QQ1982 · ★ 5.7 · 1h 33m

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Questions

How long is The Stuff?
The Stuff runs 86 minutes (1h 26m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Stuff worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 549 votes, which places it #64 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 6%) and #2266 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Stuff?
The Stuff was directed by Larry Cohen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Q (1982).
Who stars in The Stuff?
Michael Moriarty as David 'Mo' Rutherford; Andrea Marcovicci as Nicole Kendall; Garrett Morris as 'Chocolate Chip' Charlie W. Hobbs; Paul Sorvino as Colonel Malcolm Grommett Spears; Scott Bloom as Jason; Danny Aiello as Vickers.
What is The Stuff rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Stuff?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7152.

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