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30 August 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
When Nothing Works, Anything Goes.Plot:
How tenuous is man's hold on civilization when survival becomes an issue? When the lights go out and stay out for several days... more | add synopsisNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
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Idiocy!!! more (47 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Kyle MacLachlan | ... | Matthew |
 | Elisabeth Shue | ... | Annie Kay |
 | Dermot Mulroney | ... | Joe |
 | Richard T. Jones | ... | Raymond |
 | Bill Smitrovich | ... | Steph |
 | Michael Rooker | ... | Gary |
 | Tori Kristiansen | ... | Sarah |
| Tyra Kristiansen | ... | Sarah |
| Rick Worthy | ... | Johnny |
| Edhem Barker | ... | Trendy German Guy |
| Tyrone Tann | ... | Tripping Guy |
 | David O'Donnell | ... | Hand Holding Guy |
| Monica Torres | ... | Hand Holding Girl |
| Greg Grunberg | ... | Double Date Guy |
| Kerri Vickers | ... | Double Date Girl |
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Rated R for language and some violence.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:12 | South Korea:15 | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 (video premiere) | France:U | Norway:15 (video premiere) | Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) | Spain:13 | USA:R | UK:15Fun Stuff
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Another source of inspiration for this movie came from the first episode of the TV series, "Connections" (1978), hosted by a co-writer of this movie, James Burke. The episode is called "Connections: The Trigger Effect (#1.1)" (1978). moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Matthew walks from the hospital to the pharmacist to steal the prescription for the baby, the trolley camera and the guy pulling it are reflected in the shop window. moreSoundtrack:
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What a stupid movie!!! The main character, played by Kyle MacLachlan, is such an idiot that everyone in the theater was rooting for him to get killed by the end of the film! Do not waste your time watching this film. Don't do it! There isn't even anything remotely enjoyable about the experience.