The Flintstones

The Flintstones

Year: 1994

Runtime: 91 min

Language: English

Director: Brian Levant

ComedyCrimeFamily

This prehistoric comedy follows Fred Flintstone, a lovable but not particularly bright man, who finds his life turned upside down after inadvertently swapping IQ tests with his best friend, Barney. Suddenly blessed with a sharp intellect, Fred rises rapidly in the corporate world, encountering the challenges of 1960s business and the machinations of his boss. He must balance his newfound success with the responsibilities of family life and maintaining his friendships.

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1

Cliff's Ambitious Scheme

In Bedrock, Cliff Vandercave conspires with his secretary, Sharon Stone, to embezzle company riches. Their plan involves framing an innocent employee to escape the consequences of their actions, showcasing their ambition and greed.

Bedrock
2

Fred Helps Barney

Fred Flintstone generously lends money to his best friend, Barney Rubble, facilitating the adoption of a boy named Bamm-Bamm. Despite initial challenges due to Bamm-Bamm's extraordinary strength, he quickly forms a heartwarming bond with Fred's daughter, Pebbles.

Bedrock
3

Aptitude Test Announcement

To find a new vice executive, Cliff organizes an aptitude test for employees, promising the top scorer a coveted promotion. This initiative sets off a chain of events that will affect the lives of Fred and Barney significantly.

Company Headquarters
4

Barney's Sacrifice

Seeing Fred struggle with the test, Barney selflessly switches his answers with Fred's. This act of friendship enables Fred to pass, leading to a promotion and unexpected perks, although it creates tension in their friendship.

Company Headquarters
5

Promotion Tensions

Following his promotion, Fred is pressured by Cliff to fire Barney due to his poor test score. This ultimatum strains their friendship, as Fred grapples with his new responsibilities and loyalty to his best friend.

Company Headquarters
6

Fred Invites the Rubbles

Despite the heavy burdens of his job, Fred invites Barney and Betty to move in with his family. This decision turns their lives upside down and illustrates the lengths Fred will go to support his friend.

Flintstone's Home
7

Strain in Relationships

As Fred rises in his career, he unintentionally drifts away from Wilma and the Rubbles. The success leads to significant personal strife, as friends and family begin to feel neglected.

Bedrock
8

Worker Riots

Cliff manipulates Fred into laying off workers, causing turmoil within the company and triggering worker riots. This chaos reveals the darker side of corporate ambitions and the consequences of Fred's choices.

Company Headquarters
9

Truth Revealed

Barney reveals to Fred that he switched their test answers, leading to frustration and a rift in their friendship. In the aftermath, Fred faces isolation as Wilma takes Pebbles to stay with her mother.

Flintstone's Home
10

Fred's Desperate Attempt

Determined to clear his name, Fred races to confront Cliff at the quarry, hoping to enlist the help of Mr. Slate to expose the truth. However, things take a turn when Cliff frames Fred for theft.

Quarry
11

Fugitive Fred

After being wrongfully accused, Fred becomes a fugitive, evading capture as he seeks to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Wilma and Betty begin their search for evidence to support him.

Bedrock
12

The Dictabird's Mission

Wilma and Betty attempt to retrieve the Dictabird, the only witness who can exonerate Fred. However, their efforts inadvertently attract Cliff's attention, complicating their mission.

Bedrock
13

Confrontation at the Quarry

In a climactic showdown, Fred and Barney confront Cliff at the quarry, where children are being held hostage. The tension escalates as they must act quickly to save Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm.

Quarry
14

Cliff's Downfall

The chaotic showdown ends with Cliff's downfall, as he is thwarted by his own machinery while Fred and Barney successfully rescue the children. The evidence from the Dictabird is crucial in exposing Cliff's treachery.

Quarry
15

Fred's Choice

After clearing his name, Mr. Slate offers Fred a chance to return to work and promote his invention, concrete. However, Fred chooses to advocate for the workforce instead of chasing wealth, embracing a simpler, more meaningful life.

Bedrock

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