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Amazing Stories

  • TV Series
  • 1985–19871985–1987
  • PGPG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
5.6K
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POPULARITY
3,795
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Kevin Costner in Amazing Stories (1985)
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AdventureComedyDrama

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
7.5/10
5.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,795
371
  • Creators
    • Steven Spielberg
    • Joshua Brand
    • John Falsey
  • Stars
    • Charles Durning
    • Douglas Seale
    • Louis Giambalvo
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Steven Spielberg
    • Joshua Brand
    • John Falsey
  • Stars
    • Charles Durning
    • Douglas Seale
    • Louis Giambalvo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 8 wins & 11 nominations total

    Episodes45

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    Amazing Stories
    Trailer 0:53
    Amazing Stories
    Amazing Stories Book III
    Trailer 2:08
    Amazing Stories Book III
    Amazing Stories: Book Four
    Trailer 2:25
    Amazing Stories: Book Four
    Amazing Stories: Mirror Mirror
    Trailer 2:25
    Amazing Stories: Mirror Mirror
    Amazing Stories: The Pumpkin Competition
    Trailer 2:27
    Amazing Stories: The Pumpkin Competition
    Amazing Stories: Ghost Train
    Trailer 2:53
    Amazing Stories: Ghost Train
    Amazing Stories: Magic Saturday
    Trailer 2:54
    Amazing Stories: Magic Saturday
    Amazing Stories: The Mission
    Trailer 3:37
    Amazing Stories: The Mission
    Amazing Stories: Go To The Head Of The Class
    Trailer 1:27
    Amazing Stories: Go To The Head Of The Class
    Amazing Stories: Season 1
    Trailer 0:55
    Amazing Stories: Season 1
    Amazing Stories: Life On Death Row
    Trailer 0:36
    Amazing Stories: Life On Death Row

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    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Assistant to the Bossas Assistant to the Boss…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    Douglas Seale
    Douglas Seale
    • Mike Malloyas Mike Malloy…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    Louis Giambalvo
    Louis Giambalvo
    • Dr. Templetonas Dr. Templeton…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Sharon Spelman
    Sharon Spelman
    • Momas Mom…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    J.J. Cohen
    J.J. Cohen
    • Bertas Bert…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Detective Wattsas Detective Watts…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986–1987
    Jeff Cohen
    Jeff Cohen
    • Eddieas Eddie…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    Dana Gladstone
    Dana Gladstone
    • George Gershwinas George Gershwin…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986–1987
    Taliesin Jaffe
    Taliesin Jaffe
    • Markas Mark…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Tracey Walter
    Tracey Walter
    • Blazeas Blaze…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    Joshua Rudoy
    Joshua Rudoy
    • Billyas Billy…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Royal Dano
    Royal Dano
    • Elmer Quickas Elmer Quick…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Rick Andosca
    • Halleras Haller…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986–1987
    Gregory Wagrowski
    • Ben Oltmanas Ben Oltman…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Fredric Cook
    Fredric Cook
    • Dr. Wittenbergas Dr. Wittenberg…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986–1987
    Brad Bird
    Brad Bird
    • Family Dogas Family Dog…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1987
    JoAnn Willette
    JoAnn Willette
    • Angelaas Angela…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    Arnold Johnson
    Arnold Johnson
    • Johnnyas Johnny…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    • Creators
      • Steven Spielberg
      • Joshua Brand
      • John Falsey
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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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.
    psychic poweralienmagicianchristmas spiritvoodoo7 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In the extraordinary worlds of Amazing Stories!
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      *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.
    • Connections
      Edited into Amazing Stories (1986)

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    Aptly named
    Amazing stories was a unique series. It was sorting like opening gifts. Some stories were really good, some mediocre, and some were quite disappointing. But you always kept guessing.

    The typical story would have a future famous actor(Patrick Swayze, Kevin Costner, etc.) with a very slow plot, but with a cool twist at the end.

    The Cartoon story with the Dog was pretty good. It was a Pre-Simpsons.

    The Halloween Special with Christopher Lloyd was outstanding.

    Too bad this show didn't last more than two seasons, but you can always rent the good stories.
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    • Rat Man
    • Jun 1, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sci Fi Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories
    • Filming locations
      • Colonial Street, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Universal Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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