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Udderly Fantastic

1993
Movie
Adult · 18+
70 min
English

Udderly Fantastic

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Bess ArmstrongGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A quirky farm family discovers their prize-winning cow has an unusual talent for predicting the stock market. As they try to capitalize on her uncanny abilities, they attract the attention of greedy investors and quirky animal rights activists, leading to a chaotic and hilarious chain of events. The family must learn to balance newfound wealth with their simple country values.

Critical Reception

Udderly Fantastic received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics praised its lighthearted humor and the performances of its ensemble cast, particularly Chevy Chase. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and overly whimsical. Audiences generally enjoyed its family-friendly nature and gentle comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming, if slightly silly, family comedy with strong comedic performances.

  • Relies on a premise as unbelievable as it is amusing.

  • Offers enough laughs and heartwarming moments to satisfy a broad audience.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's lighthearted fun and the comedic chemistry among the main cast. Many viewers found it to be a pleasant and amusing diversion, especially for families. Some, however, felt the humor was a bit too simplistic or the plot stretched credulity.

Fun Fact

The cow who plays 'Daisy', the stock-predicting bovine, was a specially trained Holstein named Buttercup, who reportedly enjoyed munching on scripts during takes.

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