The Tune (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 6.2

The Tune poster

Released in 1992, The Tune is a comedy, animation and music film directed by Bill Plympton, running about 70 minutes. “An Outrageous Animated Comedy Extravaganza” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Del is a song writer for the obnoxious Mr. Mega, and in love with Didi, Mega's secretary. His quest to write a hit tune brings him to the wacky world of Flooby Nooby, where he just might learn to write songs from the heart.

Who’s in it. The Tune stars Daniel Nieden as Nel, Marty Nelson as Mayor/Mr. Mega/Mrs. Mega (voix), Maureen McElheron as Didi and Emily Bindiger as Dot, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Tune has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tune page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Tune (1992)?
In US, The Tune is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Tune worth watching?
The Tune holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Tune?
The Tune stars Daniel Nieden, Marty Nelson, Maureen McElheron, Emily Bindiger and Chris Hoffman.
When was The Tune released?
The Tune was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.