Encino Man
“When the stone age meets the rock age.”
Synopsis
High school misfits Stoney and Dave discover a long-frozen primeval man buried in their backyard. But the thawed-out Link—as the boys have named him—quickly becomes a wild card in the teens' already zany Southern California lives. After a shave and some new clothes, Link's presence at school makes the daily drudgery a lot more interesting.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Encino Man Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-09-06
Top Cast
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Sean Astin
Dave Morgan
Brendan Fraser
Linkovich "Link" Chomovsky
Megan Ward
Robyn Sweeney
Mariette Hartley
Mrs. Morgan
Richard Masur
Mr. Morgan
Pauly Shore
Stanley "Stoney" Brown
Robin Tunney
Ella
Michael DeLuise
Matt Wilson
Patrick Van Horn
Phil
Dalton James
Will
Rick Ducommun
Mr. Brush
Ke Huy Quan
Kim
Ellen Blain
Teena Morgan
Esther Scott
Mrs. Mackey
Steven Elkins
Mr. Beady
Wanda Acuna
Maria
Furley Lumpkin
Science Teacher
Peter Allas
Officer Sims
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.81x
+$33.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Les Mayfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Shawn Schepps
- Original Score
- J. Peter Robinson
- Original Title
- Encino Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.7M
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Les Mayfield
Shawn Schepps, George Zaloom
J. Peter Robinson
Robert Brinkmann
Eric A. Sears, Michael Kelly
Hilton A. Green, George Zaloom
Department Leadership Roster
Les Mayfield
Director
Shawn Schepps
Screenplay
George Zaloom
Producer
J. Peter Robinson
Original Music Composer
Robert Brinkmann
Director of Photography
Eric A. Sears
Editor
Michael Kelly
Editor
Gilbert B. Combs
Stunt Coordinator
James Allen
Production Design
Marie France
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Encino Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Encino Man about?
High school misfits Stoney and Dave discover a long-frozen primeval man buried in their backyard. But the thawed-out Link—as the boys have named him—quickly becomes a wild card in the teens' already zany Southern California lives. After a shave and some new clothes, Link's presence at school makes the daily drudgery a lot more interesting.
Who directed Encino Man?
Encino Man was directed by Les Mayfield.
Who stars in Encino Man?
The principal cast of Encino Man includes Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, Megan Ward, Mariette Hartley, Richard Masur.
When was Encino Man released and how long is it?
Encino Man was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Encino Man?
Encino Man had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $40.7M at the worldwide box office (5.81 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Encino Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Encino Man was composed by J. Peter Robinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Encino Man?
Encino Man holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).