Don't Try This at Home! (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1990, Don't Try This at Home! is a comedy, tv movie and documentary film directed by John Moffitt, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. Penn and Teller play with mirrors, teach 900 people to make a hankie disappear, play with clear acrylic boxes, turn marshmallows into tools of violence, do some erotic fire-eating, become the King of Animal Traps, produce bees without end, make Jane Curtin do a magic trick with a needle, dental floss, and her pierced ear, and drive a truck filled with concrete over Teller.
Who’s in it. Don't Try This at Home! stars Penn Jillette as Himself, Teller as Himself, Victoria Jackson as Herself and Jane Curtin as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Don't Try This at Home! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Try This at Home! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Try This at Home! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Try This at Home! (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don't Try This at Home! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Don't Try This at Home! worth watching?
- Don't Try This at Home! holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Try This at Home!?
- Don't Try This at Home! stars Penn Jillette, Teller, Victoria Jackson, Jane Curtin and Carol Perkins.
- When was Don't Try This at Home! released?
- Don't Try This at Home! was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.