Almost Heroes
PG-13

Almost Heroes

Almost History... Almost Legends... Mostly Ridiculous.

1998 • 90 min • Adventure · Comedy · Western

Synopsis

Two hapless explorers lead an ill-fated 1804 expedition through the Pacific Northwest in a hopeless, doomed effort to reach the Pacific Ocean before Lewis and Clark.

Our family guide

Best from age 12
55
Movie Knight Score
226 reviews
  • 55 Audience · 226 · 100%

In 1804, two bumbling explorers race Lewis and Clark to the Pacific. This slapstick comedy follows their misadventures through the wilderness, encountering various challenges and quirky characters on their ill-fated journey.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
4/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Frequent slapstick violence, played for laughs
  • Mild coarse language
  • Some drinking and drunkenness

What it models well

  • Perseverance and determination
  • Unexpected friendships
  • Humor in adversity

Talk about it after

  • The humor of slapstick comedy
  • Historical context of exploration
  • Understanding different cultures

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Top billed cast

Director: Christopher Guest • Crew: Mark Nutter, Boyd Hale, Thomas R. Wolfe

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Details

TMDB audience
5.5/10 (226)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Budget
$30,000,000
Box office
$6,100,000

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