Can of Worms (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1999, Can of Worms is a comedy, family, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Paul Schneider, running about 90 minutes. “Who's Got Time to Be a Teenager When You Have to Save the World?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teen is visited by aliens after he broadcasts a message into space.
Who’s in it. Can of Worms stars Michael Shulman as Mike Pilsbury, Erika Christensen as Katelyn, Adam Wylie as Nick and Andrew Ducote as Jay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Can of Worms has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Can of Worms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Can of Worms tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Can of Worms (1999)?
- In US, Can of Worms is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Can of Worms worth watching?
- Can of Worms holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Can of Worms?
- Can of Worms stars Michael Shulman, Erika Christensen, Adam Wylie, Andrew Ducote and Lee Garlington.
- When was Can of Worms released?
- Can of Worms was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.