Beavis and Butt-Head Do America
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America

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Beavis and Butt-Head Do America

1996
Movie
81 min
English

Slacker duo Beavis and Butt-Head wake to discover their TV has been stolen. Their search for a new one takes them on a clueless adventure across America, during which they manage to accidentally become America's most wanted.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users78%
Director: Mike JudgeGenres: Animation, Comedy, Adventure

Plot Summary

Two dim-witted, heavy metal-loving teenagers, Beavis and Butt-Head, are accidentally sent on a cross-country road trip when their beloved television set is stolen. Believing their TV was stolen by Beavis's "ex-girlfriend," they embark on a quest to retrieve it, leading them through a series of bizarre encounters and dangerous situations. Their journey culminates in a plot involving a dangerous biological weapon and a final confrontation that could have global consequences, all while they remain blissfully unaware of the true stakes.

Critical Reception

The film received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its adherence to the show's crude humor and its surprisingly coherent plot, while others found the humor repetitive or overly juvenile. Audiences familiar with the show generally enjoyed the movie's faithful adaptation of the characters' antics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fans of the original show will likely appreciate the faithful translation of Beavis and Butt-Head's signature humor to the big screen.

  • While the humor is often juvenile and repetitive, the film manages to sustain a surprisingly engaging plot and some genuinely funny moments.

  • Critics were divided on whether the duo's schtick worked effectively for a feature-length film, with some finding it hilarious and others tiresome.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film, appreciating its crude and irreverent humor that stayed true to the original television series. Many found it hilarious and a fun cinematic outing for the iconic duo.

Fun Fact

The character of Dallas Grimes, voiced by Bruce Willis, was a deliberate parody of John McClane, Willis's most famous role in the Die Hard franchise.

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