The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) Sci-Fi Comedy
The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.10/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.7/10
The Incredible Shrinking Woman Plot Synopsis:
After being exposed to a bizarre mixture of household chemicals, Pat Kramer begins to shrink. This baffles scientists, makes parenting difficult, warms the hearts of Americans, and captures the attention of a group of people who want to take over the world. This evil group plots to kidnap Pat and perform experiments on her so that they can eventually shrink everyone.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: When an ordinary woman is exposed to a unique mix of chemicals, she begins to uncontrollably physically shrink.
Tagline: Lily Tomlin in an epic comedy (give or take an inch)
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The Incredible Shrinking Woman Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
Box Office: $20,259,961
Nominations: 3
Production Co.: MCA Universal Home Video
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Incredible Shrinking Woman Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 30, 1981, Blu-ray: Nov 14, 2017, DVD: May 18, 2016
Writers: Richard Matheson, Jane Wagner
Producers: Katy Emde, Hank Moonjean, Barry R. Parnell, Jane Wagner
Musicians: Suzanne Ciani
Cinematographers: Bruce Logan
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The Incredible Shrinking Woman Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Tomlin | ... | Pat Kramer / Judith Beasley / Telephone Operator |
| Charles Grodin | ... | Vance Kramer |
| Ned Beatty | ... | Dan Beame |
| Henry Gibson | ... | Dr. Eugene Nortz |
| Elizabeth Wilson | ... | Dr. Ruth Ruth |
| Mark Blankfield | ... | Rob |
| Maria Smith | ... | Concepcion |
| Pamela Bellwood | ... | Sandra Dyson |
| John Glover | ... | Tom Keller |
| Nicholas Hormann | ... | Logan Carver |
| Jim McMullan | ... | Lyle Parks (as James McMullan) |
| Shelby Balik | ... | Beth Kramer |
| Justin Dana | ... | Jeff Kramer |
| Rick Baker | ... | Sidney (as Richard A. Baker) |
| Mike Douglas | ... | Mike Douglas |
| Karen Knapp | ... | Neighbor |
| David Marsh | ... | Neighbor |
| Mary McCusker | ... | Neighbor |
| Betty McGuire | ... | Neighbor |
| Maria O''Brien | ... | Neighbor |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Lily Tomlin (b. September 1, 1939) – Pat Kramer / Judith Beasley / Telephone Operator
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Lily - Charles Grodin, as Vance Kramer, passed away at age 86 in Wilton, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Chuck Grodin - Ned Beatty, as Dan Beame, passed away at age 83 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m) - Henry Gibson, as Dr. Eugene Nortz, passed away at age 73 in Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: James Bateman | Olsen Gibson - Elizabeth Wilson, as Dr. Ruth Ruth, passed away at age 94 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Elizabeth W. Wilson - Mark Blankfield (b. May 8, 1950) – Rob
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Mark W. Blankfield - Maria Smith – Concepcion
- Pamela Bellwood (b. June 26, 1944) – Sandra Dyson
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Pamela Belwood | Pamela Kingsley - John Glover (b. August 7, 1944) – Tom Keller
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Jon Glover - Nicholas Hormann – Logan Carver
- Jim McMullan, as Lyle Parks (as James McMullan), passed away at age 82 in Wofford Heights, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: James McMullan | Jim McMullin - Shelby Balik – Beth Kramer
- Justin Dana – Jeff Kramer
- Rick Baker (b. December 8, 1950) – Sidney (as Richard A. Baker)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Richard A. Baker | Richard Baker - Mike Douglas, as Mike Douglas, passed away at age 81 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Michael Douglas
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