Hoomania
“A journey into Proverbs with surprises around every bend.”
Synopsis
When Kris tells Sam Weatherfield, the inventor, about breaking his parent’s window and running away, Sam has Kris play a strange, colorful game called HOOMANIA. As Kris places his piece on the board, he is zapped INSIDE the game, full of life-sized animated characters like the daffy Dodo Bird or the goodie-gobbling sluggards. These crazy creatures, and others, either help or hinder Kris in his race to Mount Wisdom. Through his fantastic adventure, Kris learns the true meaning of “wisdom”.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Garside
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Waite
- Original Score
- David Siebels
- Original Title
- Hoomania
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 36m
- Production Studios
- Side By Side Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Garside
Michael Waite
David Siebels
Roger Boller
Rick Garside
Rick Garside
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Garside
Director
Rick Garside
Producer
Rick Garside
Editor
Marcia Hinds
Production Design
Boe Johnson
Production Design
Roger Boller
Director of Photography
Michael Waite
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoomania
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hoomania about?
When Kris tells Sam Weatherfield, the inventor, about breaking his parent’s window and running away, Sam has Kris play a strange, colorful game called HOOMANIA. As Kris places his piece on the board, he is zapped INSIDE the game, full of life-sized animated characters like the daffy Dodo Bird or the goodie-gobbling sluggards. These crazy creatures, and others, either help or hinder Kris in his race to Mount Wisdom. Through his fantastic adventure, Kris learns the true meaning of “wisdom”.
Who directed Hoomania?
Hoomania was directed by Rick Garside.
Who stars in Hoomania?
The principal cast of Hoomania includes Jan Rabson, Danny Nash, Haskell Hal Heimlick, Frank Poynton, Brian Cummings.
When was Hoomania released and how long is it?
Hoomania was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Hoomania?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hoomania was composed by David Siebels.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hoomania?
Hoomania holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).