Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
The scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks his and two other neighborhood teens to the size of insects. Now the teens must fight diminutive dangers as the father searches for them.
Critics Sentiment
Scorpion attacks kids but Antie dies saving them from it
Wayne unknowingly sweeps the shrunken kids into trash bag
The film jumps from its lowest point when Wayne accidentally sweeps the kids away to the exciting backyard jungle adventure, rising 2.0 points as the core adventure begins.
The film maintains steady audience appeal throughout with particular strength in its creative adventure sequences and emotional moments. Antie's sacrifice stands as the clear emotional peak while the backyard jungle concept consistently delighted reviewers. Despite some weaker adult-focused scenes, the film delivers solid family entertainment that has aged well according to most viewers.
Full cast
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Rick Moranis
Wayne Szalinski
Matt Frewer
Big Russ Thompson
Marcia Strassman
Diane Szalinski
Kristine Sutherland
Mae Thompson
Thomas Wilson Brown
Little Russ Thompson
Jared Rushton
Ronald Thompson
Amy O'Neill
Amy Szalinski
Robert Oliveri
Nick Szalinski
Carl Steven
Tommy Pervis
Mark L. Taylor
Don Forrester
Kimmy Robertson
Gloria Forrester
Lou Cutell
Dr. Brainard
Craig Richard Nelson
Professor Frederickson
Laura Waterbury
Female Cop
Trevor Galtress
Male Cop
Martin Aylett
Harold Boorstein
Janet Sunderland
Lauren Boorstein
Frank Welker
Special Vocal Effects (Voice)
Patrick Brown
Employee (uncredited)
Isabel del Puerto
Women (uncredited)
Crew
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