Good Burger (1997)

Two dim-witted teenagers are forced to save the fast food restaurant they work at from going out of business, despite a new-and-improved burger joint opening across the street that want to be the "Top Dog" in the fast food industry.

Director:

Brian Robbins

Writers:

Dan Schneider (characters), Kevin Kopelow (characters)

Stars:

Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, Sinbad

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kel Mitchell	...	Ed
Kenan Thompson	...	Dexter Reed
Sinbad	...	Mr. Wheat
Abe Vigoda	...	Otis
Shar Jackson	...	Monique
Dan Schneider	...	Mr. Baily
Jan Schweiterman	...	Kurt Bozwell (as Jan Schwieterman)
Ron Lester	...	Spatch
Josh Server	...	Fizz
Ginny Schreiber	...	Deedee
Linda Cardellini	...	Heather
Shaquille O'Neal	...	Shaquille O'Neal
George Clinton	...	Dancing Crazy
Richard Haje	...	Huge Scary Man
Robert Wuhl	...	Angry Customer

Storyline

Dexter Reed, a high-schooler is forced to get a summer job at a fast food restaurant called Good Burger after causing a car wreck by his school teacher Mr. Wheat. So Dexter must pay off his teacher's car by working very hard at Good Burger. Meanwhile things turned worse when Mondo Burger, a mammoth fast-food chain opens across the street, it looks like Good Burger is soon going to be history for good! Now it is up to Dexter and his new friend Ed the not-so bright cashier to save the day, as they develop a delicious special secret sauce that Ed created brings hundreds of new customers to their door and makes their new competition desperate to steal the recipe and all of their customers.

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Plot Keywords:

african american protagonist | recipe | business rivalry | breaking the fourth wall | high school | 

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Taglines:

It's All That only juicier.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for language, some comic violence and mild sex-related humor

Did You Know?

Trivia

To promote the film, there was the "Good Burger, Good Premiere, Good Sweepstakes". Four grand prize winners won tickets to the film's premiere, $1000, and they got to meet Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. 100 first prize winners won a fabric hat with dreadlocks resembling those of the main character Ed's, and 500 second place winners won a copy of the film's soundtrack that had a label saying it was "Licensed for Promotional Use. Not for sale."

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Goofs

When Ed swims in the milkshake machine, the pink solution in the front window clearly does not connect with the rest of the machine.

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Quotes

Heather: D'you think I'm cute?
Ed: Sure.
Heather: What's cute about me?
Ed: Uh... your head.
Heather: You have a cute head too!
Ed: Well, I try to keep it nice.

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Crazy Credits

The opening shot of the movie shows a cheeseburger being constructed via stop-motion.

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Alternate Versions

The UK video release was cut by 14 seconds by the BBFC to remove a head-butting scene, despite the cinema release being uncut.

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Connections

Referenced in Nostalgia Critic: Clockstoppers (2017)

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Soundtracks

We're All Dudes
Written by Kel Mitchell, Vinnie Fiorello, Chris DeMakes, Roger Manganelli and Louis 'Buddy' Schaub
Performed by Less Than Jake featuring Kel Mitchell
Produced by Michael Rosen and Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake performs courtesy of Capitol Records

User Reviews

The second Nick feature a winner!

This 1997 movie is based on a hilarious sketch from the series, All That. Well, Good Burger is just as hilarious on the big screen as it is on the small screen. Even though this movie was marketed as a kid's film, it can really be enjoyed by all ages. The plot is simple and has it's flaws, but that doesn't hurt the movie. Just sit back and relax, and you're sure to enjoy this movie. The movie is funny mainly due to it's stars, Kenan and Kel. They have an excellent chemistry together and are a great comedy team. Thumbs up for Good Burger!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 July 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Good Burger

Filming Locations:

Redondo Beach, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,058,333, 27 July 1997

Gross USA:

$23,712,993

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$23,712,993

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Tollin/Robbins Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1