Norman's Awesome Experience (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.5

Released in 1989, Norman's Awesome Experience is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Paul Donovan, running about 87 minutes. “Norman thought the 20th Century was bad. But now, he's got a date with the Roman Empire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Through the experiment of a crazy scientist, his colleague Norman, model Erica and her photographer are sent back in time to the Romans. They arrive in a small village, controlled by the Roman Septimus Fabius and a fat village mayor. They teach the people the Rock'n Roll... and revolution. Of course the Romans don't appreciate their efforts - will Norman's Know How save them? Written by Tom Zoerner
Who’s in it. Norman's Awesome Experience stars Laurie Paton as Erica, Jacques Lussier as Umberto, David Hemblen as Septimus Fabius and Lee Broker as Marcus Titanus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Norman's Awesome Experience has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Norman's Awesome Experience page.
If you liked it. Fans of Norman's Awesome Experience tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Norman's Awesome Experience (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Norman's Awesome Experience change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Norman's Awesome Experience worth watching?
- Norman's Awesome Experience holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Norman's Awesome Experience?
- Norman's Awesome Experience stars Laurie Paton, Jacques Lussier, David Hemblen, Lee Broker and Marcos Woinsky.
- When was Norman's Awesome Experience released?
- Norman's Awesome Experience was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.