Official movie poster for Blast from the Past (1999), a drama romance film

Blast from the Past(1999)

She'd never met anyone like him. He's never met anyone... Period.

6.8(1,266)1h 52m1999-02-12
DramaRomanceComedy

Blast from the Past Synopsis

Following a bomb scare in the 1960s that locked the Webbers into their bomb shelter for 35 years, Adam now ventures forth into Los Angeles to obtain food and supplies for his family, and a non-mutant wife for himself.

Blast from the Past (1999) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Hugh Wilson, released on February 12, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken and Sissy Spacek. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 1,266 ratings.

Director:
Hugh Wilson
Writers:
Hugh Wilson, Bill Kelly, Bill Kelly
Producers:
Hugh Wilson, Renny Harlin
Cinematographer:
José Luis Alcaine
Composer:
Steve Dorff
Production:
Midnight Sun Pictures, New Line Cinema, Forge
Budget:
$35,000,000
Revenue:
$40,263,020
Status:
Released

Blast from the Past (1999) Trailer

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Blast from the Past Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 1,266 ratings.

The Movie Mob

8/10

**The crazy story and wacky lovable characters make Blast from the Past a one-of-a-kind rom-com delight everyone needs to see.** One of the best romcoms you have probably never heard of. With its original and unique story, Blast from the Past charms audiences with its zany fish-out-of-water premise and fun cast. Brenden Fraser's lovable innocent, and ignorant character delights as this literally sheltered young man…

Reviewed on September 14, 2022

GenerationofSwine

10/10

This was made in 99. Imagine what would happen if it was made today, in 2020, where people would shriek at them and the media would dig into their past to find anything they could smear them with while claiming that they are evil incarnate just because they are Boomers and the Greatest Generation... ... that would be a seriously depressing film. Instead it was made in 99 when they could make fun of BOTH the current…

Reviewed on January 12, 2023

Andre Gonzales

8/10

I only watched this movie because I have a major crush on Alicia Silverstone. Turned out to be a awesome movie and one of my favorites of all time.

Reviewed on May 1, 2023

RalphRahal

9/10

I absolutely loved Blast from the Past! It’s one of those movies that just leaves you feeling warm and happy. Brendan Fraser is fantastic in this; he nails the charm and innocence of Adam, making him such a lovable character. And Christopher Walken? He’s just brilliant as always—he brings so much personality to the role, balancing his quirky and serious sides perfectly. Honestly, both of them were spot-on and made…

Reviewed on December 14, 2024

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Blast from the Past – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Blast from the Past online?

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Blast from the Past (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Blast from the Past?

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The main cast of Blast from the Past (1999) includes Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek and Dave Foley. The film was directed by Hugh Wilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Blast from the Past released?

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Blast from the Past was released on February 12, 1999 and runs for 1h 52m.

Is Blast from the Past worth watching?

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Blast from the Past (1999) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 1,266 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Blast from the Past?

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Yes. The official Blast from the Past trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.