Remote (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 4.2

Remote poster

Released in 1993, Remote is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Ted Nicolaou, running about 80 minutes. “A comedy for the whole family.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When 13-year-old Randy is forced to stash his remote control toys in a model home, he stumbles across the hideout of three prison escapees. With the use of his remote control toys, Randy manages to apprehend the three fugitives.

Who’s in it. Remote stars Chris Carrara as Randy Mason, Jessica Bowman as Judy Riley, John Diehl as Delbert McCoy and Tony Longo as Louis Marinelli, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Remote has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Remote page.

If you liked it. Fans of Remote tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Remote (1993)?
In US, Remote is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Remote worth watching?
Remote holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Remote?
Remote stars Chris Carrara, Jessica Bowman, John Diehl, Tony Longo and Stuart Fratkin.
When was Remote released?
Remote was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.