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Caveman(1981)
Back when you had to beat it before you could eat it...
6.7(203)1h 31m1981-04-17
ComedyAdventure
Caveman Synopsis
Disgraced and cast out of his tribe for lusting after Lana, the mate of the tribe's head muscle man, Atouk stumbles along gathering other misfits and learning a bit about the world outside of his cave. Eventually he and friends Lar and Tala learn the secrets of fire, cooked meat, and how to defend themselves from the brutal, yet very stupid dinosaurs.
Caveman (1981) is a comedy and adventure film directed by Carl Gottlieb, released on April 17, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long and Jack Gilford. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 203 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Gottlieb
- Writers:
- Rudy De Luca, Carl Gottlieb
- Producers:
- Lawrence Turman, David Foster
- Cinematographer:
- Alan Hume
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- The Turman-Foster Company, Estudios Churubusco Azteca, United Artists
- Revenue:
- $15,965,324
- Status:
- Released
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Caveman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ringo Starr
as Atouk
Dennis Quaid
as Lar
Shelley Long
as Tala
Jack Gilford
as Gog
Barbara Bach
as Lana
Carl Lumbly
as Bork
John Matuszak
as Tonda
Avery Schreiber
as Ock
Richard Moll
as Abominable Snowman
Cork Hubbert
as Ta
Mark King
as Ruck
Paco Morayta
as Flok
Key crew
Directed by Carl Gottlieb, written by Rudy De Luca and Carl Gottlieb, produced by Lawrence Turman and David Foster.
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Caveman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 203 ratings.
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Caveman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Caveman online?
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Caveman (1981) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Caveman?
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The main cast of Caveman (1981) includes Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, Jack Gilford and Barbara Bach. The film was directed by Carl Gottlieb. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Caveman released?
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Caveman was released on April 17, 1981 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Caveman worth watching?
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Caveman (1981) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 203 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Caveman?
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Yes. The official Caveman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.