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Simon

PG19801h 37mMarshall Brickman
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 60%

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"He loves you. Do what he says."

A group of scientists take Simon, a psychology professor, as a test person for a brainwashing experiment and try to convince him that he is a living being from another planet.

ComedyScience Fiction
BrainwashingScientistEvolutionPsychosis

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What is Simon (1980) about?

A group of scientists take Simon, a psychology professor, as a test person for a brainwashing experiment and try to convince him that he is a living being from another planet.

Who stars in Simon?

Simon stars Alan Arkin (Simon Mendelssohn), Madeline Kahn (Dr. Cynthia Mallory), William Finley (Fichandler), Wallace Shawn (Eric Van Dongen), Max Wright (Leon Hundertwasser). The film was directed by Marshall Brickman.

How long is Simon?

Simon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated PG.

Is Simon worth watching?

Simon holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Comedy, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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