Meet the Applegates (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1990, Meet the Applegates is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Michael Lehmann, running about 90 minutes. “A new species of comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Modelling themselves after an idyllic cookie-cutter suburban 1950s family, a colony of insects move from South America into the United States with the intent of getting access to the nation's nuclear resources.
Who’s in it. Meet the Applegates stars Ed Begley Jr. as Richard P. Applegate, Stockard Channing as Jane Applegate, Dabney Coleman as Aunt Bea and Robert Jayne as Bobby Jacoby ... Johnny Applegate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Meet the Applegates has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $485.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meet the Applegates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet the Applegates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet the Applegates (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meet the Applegates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meet the Applegates worth watching?
- Meet the Applegates holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meet the Applegates?
- Meet the Applegates stars Ed Begley Jr., Stockard Channing, Dabney Coleman, Robert Jayne and Camille Cooper.
- When was Meet the Applegates released?
- Meet the Applegates was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.