Zapped! (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1982, Zapped! is a comedy film directed by Robert J. Rosenthal, running about 98 minutes. “They're getting a little behind in their classwork.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peyton and Barney are fun loving high school students working on a science project with white mice. When one of the mice begins to move food toward itself with out touching it, Barney finds he has accidently discovered a formula for telekinetic powers. Now, how much trouble can a high school boy who can move things with just his mind get into?
Who’s in it. Zapped! stars Scott Baio as Barney Springboro, Willie Aames as Peyton, Robert Mandan as Walter Johnson and Felice Schachter as Bernadette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Zapped! has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $16.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zapped! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zapped! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zapped! (1982)?
- In CA, Zapped! is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zapped! worth watching?
- Zapped! holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zapped!?
- Zapped! stars Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Robert Mandan, Felice Schachter and Scatman Crothers.
- When was Zapped! released?
- Zapped! was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.