Encino Man (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1992, Encino Man is a comedy and family film directed by Les Mayfield, running about 88 minutes. “When the stone age meets the rock age.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High school misfits Stoney and Dave discover a long-frozen primeval man buried in their backyard. But the thawed-out Link—as the boys have named him—quickly becomes a wild card in the teens' already zany Southern California lives. After a shave and some new clothes, Link's presence at school makes the daily drudgery a lot more interesting.
Who’s in it. Encino Man stars Brendan Fraser as Link, Pauly Shore as Stoney Brown, Sean Astin as Dave Morgan and Megan Ward as Robyn Sweeney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Encino Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Encino Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Encino Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Encino Man (1992)?
- In US, Encino Man is available to 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 Encino Man worth watching?
- Encino Man holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Encino Man?
- Encino Man stars Brendan Fraser, Pauly Shore, Sean Astin, Megan Ward and Robin Tunney.
- When was Encino Man released?
- Encino Man was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.