Everyone Loves Mel
Synopsis
Set in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the legend of Swanson Lake is kept by one man and he's not about to surrender it. When Bill's grandsons come for a summer visit, they stumble into a big-time adventure with a giant turtle named Mel. When Bill's neighbor Bailey tries to kidnap Mel in order to feature him in a proposed theme park, the grandsons plot to hide Mel from the neighbor.
Top Cast
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Ernest Borgnine
Grandpa
Julie Hagerty
Bonnie
Greg Evigan
Peter
Jack Scalia
Bailey Silverwood
Bug Hall
Travis
Josh Paddock
Roger
Vanessa Evigan
Susie
Paul Sampson
Matt Henderson
George Yager
Sheriff Edgewood
John Green
Technician
Molly Ann Lashinsky
Debbie
Ellen Travolta
Dr. Vogul
Jason Evigan
Sammy
Christopher Wanner
Joey
Doyle McCurley
Undercover Cop
Harold Green
Stockboy
Roger Lodge
Television Reporter
Jonathan Rau
Ernie
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joey Travolta
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Cohen, Daniel Sarokin
- Original Score
- Chris White
- Original Title
- Everyone Loves Mel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joey Travolta
Richard Cohen, Daniel Sarokin
Chris White
Brian Cox
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Cohen
Writer
Joey Travolta
Director
Daniel Sarokin
Writer
Chris White
Original Music Composer
Brian Cox
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Everyone Loves Mel
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What is Everyone Loves Mel about?
Set in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the legend of Swanson Lake is kept by one man and he's not about to surrender it. When Bill's grandsons come for a summer visit, they stumble into a big-time adventure with a giant turtle named Mel. When Bill's neighbor Bailey tries to kidnap Mel in order to feature him in a proposed theme park, the grandsons plot to hide Mel from the neighbor.
Who directed Everyone Loves Mel?
Everyone Loves Mel was directed by Joey Travolta.
Who stars in Everyone Loves Mel?
The principal cast of Everyone Loves Mel includes Ernest Borgnine, Julie Hagerty, Greg Evigan, Jack Scalia, Bug Hall.
When was Everyone Loves Mel released and how long is it?
Everyone Loves Mel was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Everyone Loves Mel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Everyone Loves Mel was composed by Chris White.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Everyone Loves Mel?
Everyone Loves Mel holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).