Jetsons: The Movie
Jetsons: The Movie

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Jetsons: The Movie

1990
Movie
82 min
English

George Jetson is forced to uproot his family when Mr. Spacely promotes him to take charge of a new factory on a distant planet.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Google Users73%
Director: William Hanna and Joseph BarberaGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The Jetsons family's futuristic life is disrupted when George's boss, Mr. Spacely, sends him to manage a troublesome mining facility on a remote asteroid. This move uproots the family, especially Judy, who falls for a charming rock star. They soon discover the asteroid is inhabited by a primitive alien species that is endangered by the mining operations, forcing the Jetsons to decide between progress and protecting innocent life.

Critical Reception

While nostalgic for fans of the original cartoon, "Jetsons: The Movie" received mixed reviews from critics. Many found the animation style and humor to be dated, and some criticized the plot's predictability. However, it was generally seen as a harmless family film that provided a colorful, albeit unremarkable, return for the beloved animated family.

What Reviewers Say

  • Nostalgic appeal for fans of the original series.

  • Animation and humor are often considered dated by modern standards.

  • A simple, family-friendly story with a predictable plot.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its connection to the classic cartoon, finding it a fun and lighthearted watch for the family. Some viewers noted that the animation quality and humor felt a bit old-fashioned, but overall, it was appreciated as a nostalgic trip.

Fun Fact

The film famously features the voice of pop singer Tiffany as Judy Jetson, replacing original voice actress Janet Waldo, who was deemed too old to voice the teenage character at the time. Tiffany's song "I Always Thought I'd See You Dancing" was also featured in the film.

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JPV852

JPV852

Harmless family film that, as an adult, doesn't have a whole lot to offer. I actually saw this back in 1990 but don't remember what I thought then, course I was only 9 so... Anyway, the animation is fine though the voice acting wasn't great...