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Wayne's World

  • 1992
  • PG-13
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
177K
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Mike Myers and Dana Carvey in Wayne's World (1992)
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Two slacker friends try to promote their public-access cable show.Two slacker friends try to promote their public-access cable show.Two slacker friends try to promote their public-access cable show.

  • Director
    • Penelope Spheeris
  • Writers
    • Mike Myers
    • Bonnie Turner
    • Terry Turner
  • Stars
    • Mike Myers
    • Dana Carvey
    • Rob Lowe
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    177K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,055
    420
    • Director
      • Penelope Spheeris
    • Writers
      • Mike Myers
      • Bonnie Turner
      • Terry Turner
    • Stars
      • Mike Myers
      • Dana Carvey
      • Rob Lowe
    • 243User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Mike Myers
    Mike Myers
    • Wayne Campbell
    Dana Carvey
    Dana Carvey
    • Garth Algar
    Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe
    • Benjamin Oliver
    Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere
    • Cassandra
    Brian Doyle-Murray
    Brian Doyle-Murray
    • Noah Vanderhoff
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Stacy
    Michael DeLuise
    Michael DeLuise
    • Alan
    Dan Bell
    • Neil
    Lee Tergesen
    Lee Tergesen
    • Terry
    Kurt Fuller
    Kurt Fuller
    • Russell
    Sean Sullivan
    Sean Sullivan
    • Phil
    • (as Sean Gregory Sullivan)
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Mrs. Vanderhoff
    Donna Dixon
    Donna Dixon
    • Dreamwoman
    Frederick Coffin
    Frederick Coffin
    • Officer Koharski
    Mike Hagerty
    Mike Hagerty
    • Davy
    • (as Michael G. Hagerty)
    Chris Farley
    Chris Farley
    • Security Guard
    Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf
    • Tiny
    Charles Noland
    Charles Noland
    • Ron Paxton
    • Director
      • Penelope Spheeris
    • Writers
      • Mike Myers
      • Bonnie Turner
      • Terry Turner
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    8BA_Harrison

    20 years old—which makes me middle-aged (why, God, why?).

    Wayne's World—which it's hard to believe is two decades old this year—still provides me with a good time, Mike Meyers' unique brand of surreal humour still managing to tickle my ribs, the music still causing my head to bang (only perhaps not quite as hard), and Tia Carrere still making me wanna go 'Schwing!' . I don't know how much of this enjoyment is down to nostalgia—I was a metal/heavy rock fan in my twenties when I first saw the film—but my kids seem to enjoy its random, scatter-shot craziness just as much as I do, despite not understanding many of the 90s cultural references (and, thankfully, some of the more 'adult' humour).

    7.5 out of 10, rounded up to 8 for being able to whisk me back to a time when torn jeans, mullets and rock music ruled (I listen to BBC Radio 1 these days and I silently weep for the modern generation).
    7phillafella

    The Worst Movie I Have Ever Seen...NOT!!

    WAYNE'S WORLD is actually one of the best SNL-inspired comedies ever made. Mike Myers and Dana Carvey are way cool as Wayne and Garth. It's just shameful that the movie contains mostly wasted music...HYUH, RIGHT, if monkeys fly out of my butt. I think it the music here is excellent. Tia Carerre is hot as Wayne's love interest, and Rob Lowe does a fine job as the con artist who buys Wayne and Garth's show. Believe me, it's worthy.

    4 out of 5
    8epophimous

    Mike and the Mirthmobile

    The cultural references of Wayne's World may date it a bit, but the nature and personality of its humor set it apart. There is a kind of naive benevolence and boundless joy which makes this movie so lovable. Its aimless plot and exaggerated humor are cute, without ever transcending that barrier into maudlin sentiment. This is a difficult mix to achieve, especially when so many comedians go out of their way to achieve "street credibility" through as much forced vulgarity and stereotypical humor as possible. Campbell and Carvey's characters were the ultimate comedic anti-heroes for generation X, even more so than Jay and Silent Bob, Bill and Ted, or Beavis and Butthead. They championed amateurism, paraded self-affecting humor, and became worshiped for telling everyone they weren't worthy. If '60s pop culture encouraged people to "do your own thing," Wayne and Garth were the genuine article in the '90s. Two complete geeks had fun acting as themselves, and became celebrated in the process. One of the true comedy classics of our time. 8.5/10
    7ReelCheese

    Schwing!

    Remember how wildly popular this one was when it came out? "Wayne's World" didn't completely live up to all of the hype, but it's not a bad little comedy. Mike Myers and Dana Carvey are great as Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, co-hosts of a basement-based cable access show. The duo seem to have it made when their show hits the commercial airwaves, but there might just be something sinister behind it all with executive Benjamin Kane (Rob Lowe) in charge.

    "Wayne's World" is not generally uproarious, but it certainly has its moments (the backstage scene with Alice Cooper, portraying the leather-clad rocker and his bandmates as political sophisticates, is hilarious). Myers' act wears a bit thin as the film proceeds, and the "serious" stretch in which Wayne seemingly loses his girlfriend and best friend just doesn't fit. But even when it's not funny, "Wayne's World" is usually reasonably entertaining and charming. Carvey's bizarre Garth is one of the highlights, along with some memorable parodies and writing.

    Based on the popular "Saturday Night Live" sketch, "Wayne's World" is definite period piece of the early 1990s. Its catchphrases ("... not!" and "Schwing!" among them) were repeated millions of times over by teenagers. It spawned a less-successful sequel, and although there was talk of a third installment, it's almost a certainty we've seen the last of Wayne and Garth. Nevertheless, party on!
    Michael_Elliott

    Party On Is Right

    Wayne's World (1992)

    *** (out of 4)

    Highly entertaining big-screen version of the Saturday Night Live skit has best buds Wayne Campbell (Mike Myers) and Garth Algar (Dana Carvey) partying and doing their public television show without much stress in their lives. This all changes once they meet up with a crooked producer (Rob Lowe) who decides to exploit their show. WAYNE'S WORLD isn't one of the greatest movies ever made but it's certainly charming and funny enough for what it is. I'd also say it's safe to say that this is one of the better SNL transitions to the movies and a lot of the credit has to go to its two stars. I think both Wayne and Garth would be downright annoying characters had the performances been off in any way but both Myers and Carvey really took these guys and made them, at times, stupid but also very charming and just the type of people you'd want to hang out with. There are all sorts of funny moments throughout the picture but the real highlights deal with the boys and their interactions with other people. Lara Lynn Boyle as Wayne's ex-girlfriend gets all sorts of funny moments as does Brian Doyle-Murray who ends up being a sponsor who gets on the wrong side of Wayne. There's also Ed O'Neill in a small role as well as Meat Loaf and Chris Farley. Also on hand is a terrific bit from Alice Cooper who nearly steals the film with the performance of "Feed My Frankenstein" and the hilarious backstage access where he talks about Milwaukee. Lowe also deserves a lot of credit with his comedy here as he's perfect as the snake in the grass. Even Tia Carrere does a nice job. Director Penelope Spheeris does a very good job at keeping the film moving at a very good pace and there's no question that she knows how to stage the various bits of classic rock music throughout. Fans of the SNL material are certainly going to eat this up as its as fresh today as it was when it was first released.

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    • Trivia
      Dana Carvey did his own drum-playing for the music shop scene.
    • Goofs
      Rob Lowe's character is listed as "Benjamin Oliver" in the credits, but when he first meets Wayne and Garth, he introduces himself as "Benjamin Cain." This was a deliberate joke by the crew - a crew member's child had a friend named Oliver Benjamin.
    • Quotes

      Wayne Campbell: So, do you come to Milwaukee often?

      Alice Cooper: Well, I'm a regular visitor here, but Milwaukee has certainly had its share of visitors. The French missionaries and explorers were coming here as early as the late 1600s to trade with the Native Americans.

      Pete: In fact, isn't "Milwaukee" an Indian name?

      Alice Cooper: Yes, Pete, it is. Actually, it's pronounced "mill-e-wah-que" which is Algonquin for "the good land."

      Wayne Campbell: I was not aware of that.

    • Crazy credits
      [Fade in to Wayne and Garth on their couch looking at magazines] Garth: "You know, I don't think anyone's going to tell us when to leave." Wayne: "Yeah, good call Garth. Uh, I bet we're just going to sit here and when they're finished they'll fade to black." [Fade to black] Garth: "I can't believe they did that." Wayne: "I told ya."
    • Alternate versions
      When the movie premiered on Kiwi television in 1995, "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen is briefly heard in the scene which Benjamin and Russell discuss with Noah Vanderhoff about sponsoring Wayne's World which Vanderhoff accepts when Benjamin convinces him by suggesting that he has a regular guest spot on the show.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Wayne's World/Medicine Man/Final Analysis/Voyager/Rhapsody in August (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Wayne's World Theme
      Written by Mike Myers & G.E. Smith

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • El mundo según Wayne
    • Filming locations
      • West Covina, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $121,697,323
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,122,710
      • Feb 17, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $183,097,323
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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