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The Spirit of '76

PG-1319901h 22mLucas Reiner
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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"A close-up look at the most embarrassing decade in history."

Future Americans decide to time travel to 1776 to ask the founding fathers for the solutions to their problems. A glitch in the time machine changes their destination to 1976. Still believing themselves to be in 1776, the time travellers attempt to study this "ideal" civilization. 70's jokes, props and stars abound.

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What is The Spirit of '76 (1990) about?

Future Americans decide to time travel to 1776 to ask the founding fathers for the solutions to their problems. A glitch in the time machine changes their destination to 1976. Still believing themselves to be in 1776, the time travellers attempt to study this "ideal" civilization. 70's jokes, props and stars abound.

Who stars in The Spirit of '76?

The Spirit of '76 stars David Cassidy (Adam-11), Olivia D'Abo (Chanel-6), Steven Shane McDonald (Tommy Sears), Jeffrey McDonald (Chris Johnson), Geoff Hoyle (Heinz-57). The film was directed by Lucas Reiner.

How long is The Spirit of '76?

The Spirit of '76 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Spirit of '76 worth watching?

The Spirit of '76 holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. 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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