Meet the Hollowheads (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1989, Meet the Hollowheads is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Thomas R. Burman, running about 86 minutes. “They make the “Married… with Children” gang look sane!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Hollowheads are a strange, futuristic family that live in a Jetsons type world complete with many cool gadgets. Henry is hoping for a promotion at the slime factory in which he works and decides to bring his boss home for dinner and to meet the family. Henry's perverted boss doesn't know what he's up against when he tries to make advances with Mrs. Hollowhead
Who’s in it. Meet the Hollowheads stars John Glover as Henry Hollowhead, Nancy Mette as Miriam Hollowhead, Richard Portnow as Mr. Crabneck and Juliette Lewis as Cindy Hollowhead, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Meet the Hollowheads has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meet the Hollowheads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet the Hollowheads tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet the Hollowheads (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meet the Hollowheads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meet the Hollowheads worth watching?
- Meet the Hollowheads holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meet the Hollowheads?
- Meet the Hollowheads stars John Glover, Nancy Mette, Richard Portnow, Juliette Lewis and Joshua John Miller.
- When was Meet the Hollowheads released?
- Meet the Hollowheads was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.