The Peanut Butter Solution (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1985, The Peanut Butter Solution is a fantasy, adventure, family and horror film directed by Michael Rubbo, running about 93 minutes. “A hair-raising comedy adventure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peanut butter is the secret ingredient for magic potions made by two friendly ghosts. Eleven-year-old Michael loses all of his hair when he gets a fright and uses the potion to get his hair back, but too much peanut butter causes things to get a bit hairy.
Who’s in it. The Peanut Butter Solution stars Mathew Mackay as Michael, Helen Hughes as Mary, Michel Maillot as Le Signor and Edgar Fruitier as Arthur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Peanut Butter Solution has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Peanut Butter Solution page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Peanut Butter Solution tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Peanut Butter Solution (1985)?
- In US, The Peanut Butter Solution is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Peanut Butter Solution worth watching?
- The Peanut Butter Solution holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Peanut Butter Solution?
- The Peanut Butter Solution stars Mathew Mackay, Helen Hughes, Michel Maillot, Edgar Fruitier and Michael Hogan.