Zapped!(1982)
They're getting a little behind in their classwork.
Zapped! Synopsis
Peyton and Barney are fun loving high school students working on a science project with white mice. When one of the mice begins to move food toward itself with out touching it, Barney finds he has accidently discovered a formula for telekinetic powers. Now, how much trouble can a high school boy who can move things with just his mind get into?
Zapped! (1982) is a comedy film directed by Robert J. Rosenthal, released on July 23, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Robert Mandan and Felice Schachter. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 161 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert J. Rosenthal
- Writers:
- Robert J. Rosenthal, Bruce Rubin
- Producers:
- Jeff Apple
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Pearl
- Composer:
- Charles Fox
- Production:
- Apple / Rose, Embassy Pictures
- Revenue:
- $16,897,768
- Status:
- Released
Zapped! (1982) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Zapped! before you stream it.
Zapped! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Scott Baio
as Barney Springboro
Willie Aames
as Peyton
Robert Mandan
as Walter Johnson
Felice Schachter
as Bernadette
Scatman Crothers
as Dexter Jones
Roger Bowen
as Mr. Springboro
Mews Small
as Mrs. Springboro
Greg Bradford
as Robert Wolcott
- Hilary Beane
Hilary Beane
as Corrine Updike
Sue Ane Langdon
as Rose Burnhart
Heather Thomas
as Jane Mitchell
- Hardy Keith
Hardy Keith
as Roscoe Brown
Key crew
Directed by Robert J. Rosenthal, written by Robert J. Rosenthal and Bruce Rubin, produced by Jeff Apple.
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Zapped! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 161 ratings.
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Zapped! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zapped! online?
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Zapped! (1982) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Zapped!?
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The main cast of Zapped! (1982) includes Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Robert Mandan, Felice Schachter and Scatman Crothers. The film was directed by Robert J. Rosenthal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zapped! released?
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Zapped! was released on July 23, 1982 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Zapped! worth watching?
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Zapped! (1982) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 161 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Zapped!?
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Yes. The official Zapped! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.