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Amazing Stories

  • TV Series
  • 1985–19871985–1987
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
6K
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Kevin Costner in Amazing Stories (1985)
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Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
6K
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POPULARITY
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    • Steven Spielberg
    • Joshua Brand
    • John Falsey
  • Stars
    • Charles Durning
    • Douglas Seale
    • Louis Giambalvo
    • Steven Spielberg
    • Joshua Brand
    • John Falsey
  • Stars
    • Charles Durning
    • Douglas Seale
    • Louis Giambalvo
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    • 35User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    • Won 5 Primetime Emmys

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    Sharon Spelman
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    J.J. Cohen
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      *batteries not included (1987) was originally intended to be an episode of this series, until Steven Spielberg decided to expand it into a feature film.
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    The One I Remember....
    The epsiode I remember from this show is probably the one that everyone who watched rememebers most. This one is "Go to The Head of the Class." I was probably 10 or 11 when I first saw it and enjoyed watching it with my older brother and sister. It is packed with moments that make you jump. Now that I am older, I enjoy when it comes on TV and still jump at the shocks. Christopher Lloyd is brilliant as the cruel teacher. The way he says Mr. Braaaand and Miss Simpson will always be a standout. The kids do well also. The music by Alan Silvestri is fantastic and chilling. This is a scary episode, but a lot of fun! So don't lose your head and catch it next time it comes on cable.
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    • Feb 28, 2001

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      • September 29, 1985 (United States)
      • United States
      • Sci Fi Channel
      • English
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      • Colonial Street, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Universal Television
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