Taking Care of Terrific(1988)
"Ordinary" Enid is about to have an extraordinary adventure!
Taking Care of Terrific Synopsis
14-year-old Enid Crowley hates her name and everything about her boring life. All this changes when she becomes a full-time babysitter to a sheltered boy. The two hook up for some hilarious adventures in the park with a mysterious bag lady and a street musician. With the help of Enid's boyfriend, Seth, they try to give the park dwellers a "special evening," but their good deed backfires and lands them in trouble.
Taking Care of Terrific (1988) is a family, drama, adventure and comedy film directed by Jim Purdy, released on January 16, 1988 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Melvin Van Peebles, Jackie Burroughs, Jo Vannicola and Benjamin Barrett. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Purdy
- Writers:
- Lois Lowry, Kenneth Cavander
- Producers:
- Barbara Laffey
- Cinematographer:
- Rene Ohashi
- Composer:
- Christopher Dedrick
- Production:
- PBS Wonderworks, WonderWorks
- Status:
- Released
Taking Care of Terrific Cast & Crew
Main cast
Melvin Van Peebles
as Hawk
Jackie Burroughs
as Mrs. Forbes
Jo Vannicola
as Enid / Cynthia
- Benjamin Barrett
Benjamin Barrett
as Joshua / Tom
Zack Ward
as Seth Sandruff
Deborah Grover
as Mrs. Crowley
Dave Nichols
as Mr. Crowley
Tedde Moore
as Mrs. Cameron
Kay Hawtrey
as Mrs. Kolodny
Key crew
Directed by Jim Purdy, written by Lois Lowry and Kenneth Cavander, produced by Barbara Laffey.
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Taking Care of Terrific Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Taking Care of Terrific – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Taking Care of Terrific online?
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Taking Care of Terrific (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Taking Care of Terrific?
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The main cast of Taking Care of Terrific (1988) includes Melvin Van Peebles, Jackie Burroughs, Jo Vannicola, Benjamin Barrett and Zack Ward. The film was directed by Jim Purdy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Taking Care of Terrific released?
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Taking Care of Terrific was released on January 16, 1988 and runs for 1h.
Is Taking Care of Terrific worth watching?
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Taking Care of Terrific (1988) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.