Honey, I Blew Up the Kid

Honey, I Blew Up the Kid

Year: 1992

Runtime: 89 min

Language: English

Director: Randal Kleiser

AdventureSci-FiComedyRomanceFamily

A brilliant but clumsy inventor's experiment goes awry, accidentally enlarging his young son to enormous proportions. As the gigantic toddler causes widespread chaos in Las Vegas, his parents, Wayne and Diane, must work together to find a way to reverse the process. They race against time to restore their son to his normal size before the escalating situation causes even more damage to the city.

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1

Moving to Nevada

Wayne Szalinski and his family relocate to the vibrant state of Nevada, aiming for a fresh start after their previous adventures. They joyfully welcome their energetic two-year-old son, Adam, who adds a lively dynamic to the household.

Nevada
2

Diane Leaves for College

As the family settles into their new home, Wayne's wife, Diane, departs to assist their daughter, Amy, with her transition to college life. This leaves Wayne to navigate the household, filled with both the challenges of raising a toddler and the budding teenage complexities of Nick.

3

Nick's New Crush

Nick develops a crush on Mandy Park, who Wayne has hired to babysit Adam. This crush adds a new layer of tension and excitement to the family dynamics as Nick navigates his feelings.

4

Wayne's Enhanced Invention

Wayne, driven by his passion for invention, heads to Sterling Labs to showcase his latest creation: an advanced version of his shrink ray that can enlarge objects. He hopes to make improvements and demonstrate its capabilities with his family.

Sterling Labs
5

The Experiment Goes Wrong

In an exhilarating but flawed experiment, Wayne, Nick, and Adam attempt to test the new device on Adam's cherished toy, Big Bunny. However, chaos ensues when little Adam inadvertently activates the device, leading to unforeseen consequences.

6

Adam and Big Bunny Grow

Due to an electrical surge, Adam and his beloved Big Bunny inexplicably grow to towering heights, with Adam reaching an astonishing 7 feet tall. This transformation leaves Wayne and Nick in shock as they grapple with the bizarre situation.

7

Diane's Return

Diane unexpectedly returns home to find her family entangled in the surreal predicament involving their enlarged son. She joins Wayne and Nick in the frantic effort to manage the chaos that has unfolded in their household.

8

Search for the Original Shrink Ray

To restore order, the family sets out to retrieve Wayne's original shrink ray from storage. However, things spiral out of control when Mandy panics upon discovering the situation, forcing Nick to explain the bizarre reality to her amidst the chaos.

9

Captive Adventures

As Nick and Mandy attempt to find Adam, they inadvertently get caught and taken away, further complicating the family's efforts to manage Adam's size. Meanwhile, Wayne and Diane confront Dr. Hendrickson's sinister plans against them.

10

Sterling's Intervention

Just when it seems hopeless, Clifford Sterling, the company's chairman, arrives to defend Wayne against Dr. Hendrickson's devious plans. His timely intervention provides a glimmer of hope for the struggling Szalinski family.

11

Adam's Massive Growth

Amidst a powerful electrical storm, Adam continues to grow, reaching an unprecedented height of 50 feet. Mistaking Nick and Mandy for toys, he playfully scoops them into his pocket, leaving his frantic parents in dismay.

Las Vegas
12

The Neon Challenge

Wayne and Sterling discover that the dazzling neon lights of Las Vegas will worsen Adam's growth. They race against time to find a solution as Dr. Hendrickson and his accomplices plot to capture the giant boy.

Las Vegas
13

Hendrickson's Attempt

Desperate to recapture Adam, Dr. Hendrickson commandeers a military helicopter, aiming to subdue the giant child. Meanwhile, Wayne decides to use his shrinking ray, but the challenge proves formidable as Adam continues to grow dangerously larger.

14

Diane's Maternal Love

As chaos ensues on Fremont Street, Adam reacts to the tranquilizer darts fired at him. In a heartwarming moment, Diane courageously steps in to comfort her enormous son, which allows Wayne to prepare the shrinking device.

Fremont Street, Las Vegas
15

Restoration and Love

After a tumultuous series of events, both Adam and Diane return to their normal sizes. To everyone's surprise, Nick and Mandy have been shrunk down as well, evoking a tender moment as they share their affection before being restored.

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