Krippendorf's Tribe(1998)
He's discovered the wildest tribe in his own backyard!
Krippendorf's Tribe Synopsis
After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.
Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) is a comedy and family film directed by Todd Holland, released on February 27, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, Zakes Mokae and Siobhan Fallon Hogan. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Todd Holland
- Writers:
- Charlie Peters, Frank Parkin
- Producers:
- Larry Brezner
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Cundey
- Composer:
- Bruce Broughton
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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Krippendorf's Tribe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Dreyfuss
as Prof. Krippendorf
Jenna Elfman
as Veronica
Zakes Mokae
as Sulukim
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
as Lori
Natasha Lyonne
as Shelly
Gregory Smith
as Mickey
Lily Tomlin
as Ruth Allen
Stephen Root
as Gerald Adams
Elaine Stritch
as Irene Hargrove
Mila Kunis
as Abbey Tournquist
David Ogden Stiers
as Henry Spivey
Doris Belack
as President Porter
Key crew
Directed by Todd Holland, written by Charlie Peters and Frank Parkin, produced by Larry Brezner.
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Krippendorf's Tribe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 95 ratings.
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Krippendorf's Tribe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Krippendorf's Tribe online?
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Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Krippendorf's Tribe?
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The main cast of Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) includes Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, Zakes Mokae, Siobhan Fallon Hogan and Natasha Lyonne. The film was directed by Todd Holland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Krippendorf's Tribe released?
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Krippendorf's Tribe was released on February 27, 1998 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Krippendorf's Tribe worth watching?
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Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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