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Rating: 6.151/10 by 819 users

Fanboys (2009)

In 1999, Star Wars fanatics take a cross-country trip to George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch so their dying friend can see a screening of The Phantom Menace before its release.

Directing:
  • Kyle Newman
  • Kathleen Messmer
Writing:
  • Ernest Cline
  • Adam F. Goldberg
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Feb 06, 2009

Rating: 6.151/10 by 819 users

Alternative Title:
The Fanboys - US
Fanboys - ES

Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 30 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $948,753

Plot Keyword: fan, road trip, rivalry, fan culture, urination, buddy, cross country, space opera, 1990s, fandom

Seth Rogen
Admiral Seasholtz / Alien / Roach
Tarek Bishara
The Vulcan / Gruvock (as Thom Bishops)
Allie Grant
Rogue Leader / Kimmy
Ethan Suplee
Harry Knowles
Billy Dee Williams
Judge Reinhold
Kevin Smith
Guy at gas station
Jason Mewes
Guy at gas station
Zak Knutson
Bob the Trucker
Chuck Borden
THX Security Guard #1
Ray Park
THX Security Guard #2
Will Forte
THX Security Guard #4
Craig Robinson
THX Security Guard #5
Noah Segan
Boba Fett #2
Stanley Shunkamolah
Thick-Necked Thug
Danny McBride
Head of Security (uncredited)
Peter Mayhew
Self (uncredited)
Armin Shimerman
Anteaus (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gimly

If, like the titular characters, you are a Star Wars super nerd, definitely give Fanboys a crack, otherwise, don't bother. Final rating:★★½ - Not quite for me, but I definitely get the appeal.


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