poster

1995

R (08/13/1995) (CA)

Science Fiction, TV Movie,

1h 39m

67

User Score

Welcome to the future. It's a no-brainer.

Overview

"All men are not created equal. It is the purpose of the Government to make them so." This is the premise of the Showtime film adaption of Kurt Vonnegut's futuristic short story Harrison Bergeron. The film centers around a young man (Harrison) who is smarter than his peers, and is not affected by the usual "Handicapping" which is used to train all Americans so everyone is of equal intelligence.

1995

67

User Score

R (08/13/1995) (CA)

Science Fiction, TV Movie,

1h 39m

Welcome to the future. It's a no-brainer.

Overview

"All men are not created equal. It is the purpose of the Government to make them so." This is the premise of the Showtime film adaption of Kurt Vonnegut's futuristic short story Harrison Bergeron. The film centers around a young man (Harrison) who is smarter than his peers, and is not affected by the usual "Handicapping" which is used to train all Americans so everyone is of equal intelligence.

Cast

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Harrison Bergeron

Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy

President McCloskey

Andrea Martin

Andrea Martin

Diana Moon Glampers

Nigel Bennett

Nigel Bennett

Dr. Eisenstock

David Calderisi

David Calderisi

Commissioner Benson

Cindy Cook

Cindy Cook

Weatherperson

Roger Dunn

Roger Dunn

George Bergeron

John Astin

John Astin

Golf Announcer

Buck Henry

Buck Henry

TV Producer