The Spirit of '76(1990)
A close-up look at the most embarrassing decade in history.
The Spirit of '76 Synopsis
Future Americans decide to time travel to 1776 to ask the founding fathers for the solutions to their problems. A glitch in the time machine changes their destination to 1976. Still believing themselves to be in 1776, the time travellers attempt to study this "ideal" civilization. 70's jokes, props and stars abound.
The Spirit of '76 (1990) is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Lucas Reiner, released on October 12, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars David Cassidy, Olivia D'Abo, Steven Shane McDonald and Jeffrey McDonald. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Lucas Reiner
- Writers:
- Lucas Reiner, Roman Coppola, Lucas Reiner
- Producers:
- Susan Landau Finch
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen Lighthill
- Composer:
- David Nichtern
- Production:
- Commercial Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Spirit of '76 (1990) Trailer
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The Spirit of '76 Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Cassidy
as Adam-11
Olivia D'Abo
as Chanel-6
Steven Shane McDonald
as Tommy Sears
Jeffrey McDonald
as Chris Johnson
- Geoff Hoyle
Geoff Hoyle
as Heinz-57
Leif Garrett
as Eddie Trojan
Mark Mothersbaugh
as Chevron-17
Gerald V. Casale
as Yale-44
Carl Reiner
as Dr. Von Mobil
Bob Casale
as Ron-29
David Kendrick
as Ron-31
Rob Reiner
as Dr. Cash
Key crew
Directed by Lucas Reiner, written by Lucas Reiner, Roman Coppola and Lucas Reiner, produced by Susan Landau Finch.
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The Spirit of '76 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Spirit of '76 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Spirit of '76 online?
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The Spirit of '76 (1990) 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 The Spirit of '76?
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The main cast of The Spirit of '76 (1990) includes David Cassidy, Olivia D'Abo, Steven Shane McDonald, Jeffrey McDonald and Geoff Hoyle. The film was directed by Lucas Reiner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Spirit of '76 released?
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The Spirit of '76 was released on October 12, 1990 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Spirit of '76 worth watching?
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The Spirit of '76 (1990) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Spirit of '76?
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Yes. The official The Spirit of '76 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.