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Free Enterprise

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.4K
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William Shatner, Eric McCormack, and Rafer Weigel in Free Enterprise (1998)
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Two less than successful film producers, approaching mid-life crisis and clinging to their nerdy sci-fi obsessions, suddenly meet their idol: William Shatner.Two less than successful film producers, approaching mid-life crisis and clinging to their nerdy sci-fi obsessions, suddenly meet their idol: William Shatner.Two less than successful film producers, approaching mid-life crisis and clinging to their nerdy sci-fi obsessions, suddenly meet their idol: William Shatner.

  • Director
    • Robert Meyer Burnett
  • Writers
    • Mark A. Altman
    • Robert Meyer Burnett
  • Stars
    • Rafer Weigel
    • Eric McCormack
    • William Shatner
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Meyer Burnett
    • Writers
      • Mark A. Altman
      • Robert Meyer Burnett
    • Stars
      • Rafer Weigel
      • Eric McCormack
      • William Shatner
    • 105User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 2 nominations

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    Rafer Weigel
    • Robert
    Eric McCormack
    Eric McCormack
    • Mark
    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Bill
    Carl Bressler
    Carl Bressler
    • Mort Berg
    Ethan Glazer
    • Young Mark
    Phyllis Franklin
    • Ticket Taker
    Brandon Kleyla
    Brandon Kleyla
    • Young Kevin
    Thomas Hobson
    Thomas Hobson
    • Richard
    Marilyn Kentz
    Marilyn Kentz
    • Gail - Mark's Mom
    Spencer Klein
    • Young Robert
    Mickey Cassidy
    Mickey Cassidy
    • Bully
    Jennifer Sommerfeld
    Jennifer Sommerfeld
    • Tricia
    • (as Jennifer Sommerfield)
    Tricia Cruz
    Tricia Cruz
    • Mexican Waitress
    • (as Letricia Cruz)
    Annika Brindley
    • Astrid
    Michael Altman
    • Eden Waiter
    Jonathan Slavin
    Jonathan Slavin
    • Dan
    Phil LaMarr
    Phil LaMarr
    • Eric
    Spencer 'J.J.' Bates
    • Toys R' Us Kid
    • Director
      • Robert Meyer Burnett
    • Writers
      • Mark A. Altman
      • Robert Meyer Burnett
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      William Shatner originally turned down the role as himself. In the original script, Shatner was written as an imaginary mentor who would appear to Mark in times of trouble. But Shatner requested his character to be flawed and more human, which is why he portrays himself as a pompous, lonely drunk in the film. The writers used several anecdotes told by Shatner. The original idea was kept in one scene, in which he appears to Mark as a child.
    • Goofs
      Suzanne asks for a 5-letter Star Wars planet, as a clue in a crossword. They answer Endor, which is mistakenly thought of as an error. However, Endor is the name of the planet. What is typically referred to as "Endor" is actually the forest moon of Endor. Several characters in Return of the Jedi do say "Forest moon of Endor."
    • Quotes

      Robert: If you wanted some privacy, you could just drink at home.

      Bill: No; that's called alcoholism.

    • Crazy credits
      Coming Soon: The Artist Formerly Known as Shatner in "William Shatner vs. the World Crime League"
    • Alternate versions
      The 5 Year Mission Extended Edition is approx' 8 minutes longer than the original version, with new special effects in certain scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Where No Fan Has Gone Before: The Making of 'Free Enterprise' (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      The Great Bank Robbery
      Composed, Arranged and Conducted by Jerry van Rooyen
      Artist Courtesy of Crippled Dick Hot Wax!

    User reviews105

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    Featured review

    Surprisingly good and satisfying!

    When this movie was in theaters I thought I might watch it because I was a Star Trek Fan, but decided not to put much effort into it because it appeared to be about lonely geeks obsessed with Sci-Fi.

    I was wrong.

    Free Enterprise is a remarkably funny film featuring interesting, respectable characters who are professionals, AND love Star Trek.

    This movie is for all those guys out there who have girlfriends, who don't dress as Mister Spock, or live in their parents' basement amid tons of old comic books, but are still Star Trek fans.

    But fans aside, this is a really well crafted comedy. It's not for kids, but just about anyone else will be able to find something to like in it. It's a very atypical screwball comedy with a lot of intelligence within it.

    Whether you're a Sci-Fi fan or a Sci-Fi detractor, it makes no difference. This is a smart, funny film with something to love. Give it a shot.
    • Kneumsi
    • Nov 14, 2002
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    • Release date
      • June 4, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Фан-клуб
    • Filming locations
      • Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mindfire Entertainment
      • Triad Studios
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,229
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,086
      • Jun 6, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,229
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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