Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Year: 1989

Runtime: 93 min

Language: English

Director: Joe Johnston

AdventureSci-FiComedyFamily

Four children accidentally become miniaturized to a quarter of an inch tall when they sneak into their inventor father’s lab. Now tiny, they must venture through a suburban backyard, facing enormous dangers like aggressive insects and powerful sprinklers. The kids embark on a perilous journey to return to their normal size and find a way back to their father.

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1

Wayne's Obsession

Wayne Szalinski, an eccentric inventor, is fully absorbed in his groundbreaking project. He is working on a ray gun that can shrink and enlarge objects, much to the dismay of his pragmatic wife, Diane.

2

Family Dynamics

The Szalinski children, 15-year-old Amy and 12-year-old Nick, are more focused on their daily lives than on their father's unusual obsession. Meanwhile, they interact with their next-door neighbors, the Thompsons, who are preparing for a fishing trip.

3

Disaster Strikes

While Wayne is away at a conference, young Ron Thompson accidentally activates the invention. This mishap causes Ron, Nick, Amy, and Little Russ to shrink, setting off a chain of frantic events as they try to get help.

4

Wayne Returns Home

Wayne comes home to find his house in disarray, with signs of the children’s bizarre predicament. His annoyance at a botched presentation is compounded by the peculiar happenings, leaving him bewildered.

5

A Frantic Search

The Thompsons become worried about the missing children and eventually alert the authorities. As confusion grows, Wayne slowly begins to connect the dots, realizing the horrible outcome of his experiment.

6

Near Drowning

A rescue unfolds as the children face an unwelcome danger when Amy nearly drowns in a muddy puddle. Little Russ's brave performance of CPR saves her just in time, highlighting the bond formed in their perilous situation.

7

The Antie Adventure

The kids discover a forgotten Oatmeal Creme Pie, which provides them with crumbs to make an impromptu device. They befriend a friendly ant they name 'Antie,' and make a daring attempt to ride it towards safety.

8

A Kiss Under the Stars

Beneath the stars, a budding romance sparks between Amy and Little Russ as they share a kiss. However, their moment is cut short by the sudden appearance of a scorpion, bringing new dangers.

9

Antie's Bravery

In an act of bravery, Antie confronts the scorpion, risking its life to protect the children. The heroism of a tiny creature shines through, allowing the kids to escape the immediate danger.

10

The Lawn Mower Threat

As dawn breaks, Nick's friend Tommy arrives with a lawnmower, threatening the children's safety. In a frantic effort, the kids hide in an earthworm tunnel until Wayne and Diane arrive to stop the impending disaster.

11

Charades in the Attic

The Szalinskis and Thompsons gather in the attic, employing a game of charades to communicate vital information. This moment of creativity leads to the discovery that a baseball had caused the ray gun's malfunction.

12

Restoration of Size

Wayne springs into action with renewed determination, leading to Big Russ volunteering for the correction process. The group cheers as the first volunteer is restored to his original size, bringing hope to all.

13

New Friendships

Following a series of chaotic events, the Szalinski and Thompson families celebrate their newly forged friendship over shared adversity. This pivotal moment highlights the importance of unity in difficult times.

14

Thanksgiving Together

Months later, the two families come together on Thanksgiving Day, united around a massive turkey. They express gratitude for their extraordinary journey and the bonds that have formed because of it.

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