The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
To save the world, they'll have to stick together.
2024 • 91 min • Family · Comedy · Adventure · Animation · Science Fiction
Synopsis
Porky and Daffy, the classic animated odd couple, turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the world!)...that is if they don't drive each other crazy in the process.
Our family guide
Best from age 6- 100 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
- 75 Audience · 230 · 47%
Porky and Daffy accidentally uncover an alien mind control plot while working at a bubble gum factory. This classic animated duo must overcome their differences and chaotic antics to save their town and the world from extraterrestrial takeover.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some slapstick cartoon violence with comical impacts.
- Aliens might be a bit silly but could mildly alarm very young viewers.
- Characters might annoy each other but resolve their differences.
What it models well
- Teamwork
- Courage
- Facing fears
- Problem-solving
Talk about it after
- How working together can help solve big problems.
- The importance of not judging others too quickly.
- Why it's good to try even when things seem impossible.
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Top billed cast
Director: Peter Browngardt • Crew: Kevin Costello, Alex Kirwan, Andrew Dickman, Peter Browngardt, David Gemmill, Darrick Bachman, Ryan Kramer, Johnny Ryan, Michael Ruocco, Jason Reicher, Eddie Trigueros
Eric Bauza
Porky Pig / Daffy Duck (voice)
Candi Milo
Petunia Pig / Old Lady (voice)
Peter MacNicol
The Invader (voice)
Fred Tatasciore
Scientist / Farmer Jim (voice)
Laraine Newman
Mrs. Grecht (voice)
Wayne Knight
Mayor (voice)
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Ruth Clampett
Waitress Maude (voice)
Andrew Kishino
Floor Manager (voice)
Kimberly Brooks
Coffee Shop Customer / Spaceship Computer (voice)
Keith Ferguson
Chewy (voice)
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Reviewer notes
RecommendedI saw this on my own in the cinema on Saturday morning, and that did make me wonder how relevant “Porky Pig” and “Daffy Duck” are to young audiences now, outside of the USA. There are really two parts to this story about a pair who have grown up together, imbued with a sense of teamwork and mutual affection by “Farmer Jim”.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersI unpretentiously watched this movie during a flight and regretted immediately not having watched it in the movie teather. this looney tunes meets dawn of the dead movie has duffy duck and pork piggy having to face an alien that turns most humans in their town into zombies. The movie is funny and duffy duck's dub artist did an outstanding job.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersAs a massive Looney Tunes fan, it was questionable whether or not The Day the Earth Blew Up would even see the light of day let alone be released theatrically. Originally conceived as an HBO Max (now Max) original, the company decided not to release it at all. Unlike Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical which was canceled mid-production and Coyote vs.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.5/10 (230)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Box office
- $15,076,954
- IMDb
- tt15352542
- Official site
- www.thedaytheearthblewup.com
