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Fanboys

Never tell them the odds.
2009 | 90m | English

(62461 votes)

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In 1999, Star Wars fanatics take a cross-country trip to George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch so their dying friend can see a screening of The Phantom Menace before its release.
Release Date: Feb 06, 2009
Director: Kyle Newman
Writer: Ernest Cline, Adam F. Goldberg
Genres: Comedy, Adventure
Keywords fan, road trip, fan culture, rivalry, urination, buddy, cross country, space opera, 1990s, fandom
Production Companies The Weinstein Company, Third Rail Releasing
Box Office Revenue: $948,753
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Sam Huntington Eric
Jay Baruchel Windows
Dan Fogler Hutch
Kristen Bell Zoe
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette Linus
David Denman Chaz
Christopher McDonald Big Chuck
Isaac Kappy Garfunkel
Seth Rogen Admiral Seasholtz / Alien / Roach
Charlie B. Brown Myron
Tarek Bishara The Vulcan / Gruvock (as Thom Bishops)
Stephen Pina Simon
Danny Trejo The Chief
Allie Grant Rogue Leader / Kimmy
Ethan Suplee Harry Knowles
Jaime King Amber
Pell James Crystal
William Shatner Himself
Carrie Fisher Doctor
Billy Dee Williams Judge Reinhold
Kevin Smith Guy at gas station
Jason Mewes Guy at gas station
Zak Knutson Bob the Trucker
Joe Lo Truglio Jail Guard
Chuck Borden THX Security Guard #1
Ray Park THX Security Guard #2
Will Forte THX Security Guard #4
Craig Robinson THX Security Guard #5
Clark Sanchez Bartender
Lou Taylor Pucci Boba Fett #1
Noah Segan Boba Fett #2
Stanley Shunkamolah Thick-Necked Thug
Hugh Elliot Ewok
Danny McBride Head of Security (uncredited)
Peter Mayhew Self (uncredited)
Armin Shimerman Anteaus (archive footage) (uncredited)
Name Job
Kyle Newman Director
Cory Lorenzen Production Design
Seth Flaum Editor
Richard Henderson Music Editor
Lukas Ettlin Director of Photography
Kathleen Messmer Script Supervisor
Kimberly Wannop Set Decoration
Whit Norris Sound mixer
John Estes Still Photographer
Ernest Cline Screenplay
Adam F. Goldberg Screenplay
Mark Mothersbaugh Original Music Composer
Michelle Kuznetsky Silverman Music Supervisor
Johanna Argan Costume Design
Chuck Borden Stunt Coordinator
Juan Peralta Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name Title
Harvey Weinstein Executive Producer
Kevin Spacey Producer
Dana Brunetti Producer
Organization Category Person
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Reviews

Ruuz
5.0

If, like the titular characters, you are a Star Wars super nerd, definitely give Fanboys a crack, otherwise, don't bother. Final rating:★★½ - Not quite for me, but I definitely get the appeal. ...

Jun 23, 2021