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The Lawnmower Man

1992 · Movie · 108 min
F

MEANRANK

50/100

Averaged across 11 ratings · 129.7K votes

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28–72 out of 100

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Lowest is Criticker on 28, highest is Google on 72. Critics average 38, everyone else 52.

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A simple-minded gardener is subjected to a series of experiments by a scientist attempting to increase intelligence through virtual reality and drugs. The experiment is a stunning success, rapidly expanding the man's intellect to genius levels and then beyond human comprehension. His newfound power and god-like abilities soon become dangerously unpredictable.

Details

Director
Brett Leonard
Based on
The Lawnmower Man by Stephen King
Released
5 March 1992
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
108 min
Rated
R
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$32.1M

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