Rude Awakening
“Two hippies came back from 1969 to get the bad news. Nobody wants to save the world anymore. They just want to buy it.”
Synopsis
In the later 1960s, two hippies are forced to leave their friends as they are wanted by the FBI, who sees them as criminals. They hide in the jungle for 20 years, secluded from the outside world. In the later 1980s, the find out that a secret war is about to start in the US, and decide to return to New York to tell someone about it.
Top Cast
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Cheech Marin
Jesús Monteya
Eric Roberts
Fred Wook
Julie Hagerty
Petra Black
Robert Carradine
Sammy Margolin
Louise Lasser
Ronnie Summers
Buck Henry
Lloyd Stool
Andrea Martin
April Stool
Cindy Williams
June Margolin
Cliff DeYoung
Agent Brubaker
Dion Anderson
Dr. Binibon
Peter Boyden
Dr. Childs
Nicholas Wyman
Dr. Albert
Michael Luciano
Merlin
Amy Glass
Twin # 1
Becky Glass
Twin # 2
Ed Fry
Agent Drome
Aaron Russo
Voice of fish
Patrick John Hurley
Agent in jungle
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Russo, David Greenwalt
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Levy, Richard LaGravenese
- Original Score
- Jonathan Elias
- Original Title
- Rude Awakening
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- Aaron Russo Productions, Cineplex-Odeon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Russo, David Greenwalt
Neil Levy, Richard LaGravenese
Jonathan Elias
Newton Thomas Sigel
Paul Fried
Aaron Russo
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Elias
Original Music Composer
Mel Bourne
Production Design
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Paul Fried
Editor
Neil Levy
Screenplay
Richard LaGravenese
Screenplay
Aaron Russo
Producer
Aaron Russo
Director
David Greenwalt
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rude Awakening
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rude Awakening about?
In the later 1960s, two hippies are forced to leave their friends as they are wanted by the FBI, who sees them as criminals. They hide in the jungle for 20 years, secluded from the outside world. In the later 1980s, the find out that a secret war is about to start in the US, and decide to return to New York to tell someone about it.
Who directed Rude Awakening?
Rude Awakening was directed by Aaron Russo, David Greenwalt.
Who stars in Rude Awakening?
The principal cast of Rude Awakening includes Cheech Marin, Eric Roberts, Julie Hagerty, Robert Carradine, Louise Lasser.
When was Rude Awakening released and how long is it?
Rude Awakening was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Rude Awakening make at the box office?
Rude Awakening grossed $3.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Rude Awakening?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rude Awakening was composed by Jonathan Elias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rude Awakening?
Rude Awakening holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).