The Flintstones

Yabba-Dabba-Doo!

1994 • 91 min • Fantasy · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney sees an opportunity to repay him when Slate Mining tests its employees to find a new executive. But no good deed goes unpunished.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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Based on the classic cartoon, this live-action film follows Fred Flintstone as he helps Barney and Betty Rubble adopt a child. When Barney returns the favor by helping Fred advance at work, the new executive position comes with unexpected challenges and a villainous plot.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Slapstick comedy may involve falls and minor cartoon injuries.
Some mild jokes that might go over younger kids' heads.
Villainous characters and a plot to defraud.
Depiction of smoking prehistoric cigars.

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
The importance of family
Hard work pays off
Responsibility and humility

Talk about it after

What makes a good friend?
The value of honesty
Understanding consequences of actions
How jealousy can affect people

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Top billed cast

Director: Brian Levant • Crew: Steven E. de Souza, Jim Jennewein, Tom S. Parker, Michael J. Wilson

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_**The animated show comes to life with John Goodman in the lead role**_ While critics love to bash this live-action cinematic version of "The Flintstones" and the rating here at IMDb is surprisingly low, the movie was a huge hit in 1994 and fittingly so because this is a great movie for what it is.…
Wuchak, TMDB Community