Rude Awakening (1989) Rude Awakening

Rude Awakening ★★ 1989 (R) Hippies Cheech and Roberts (where's Chong?) settled in a South American commune 20 years ago. Now they're back, and don't know what to make of old pals Carradine and Hagerty who have become—that's right—yuppies. Rip Van Winkle-ian farce draws a few yuks, but could have been much funnier. Points for trying. 100m/C VHS. Eric Roberts, Richard "Cheech" Marin, Julie Hagerty, Robert Carradine, Buck Henry, Louise Lasser, Cindy Williams, Andrea Martin, Cliff DeYoung; Director: Aaron Russo, David Greenwalt; Writer: Richard LaGravenese; Cameo: Jonathan Elias.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1989
Rating R
Length (in minutes) 100
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Eric Roberts
Actor Louise Lasser
Actor Julie Hagerty
Actor Robert Carradine
Actor Richard "Cheech" Marin
Actor Andrea Martin
Actor Cindy Williams
Actor Cliff DeYoung
Actor Buck Henry
Cameo Jonathan Elias
Director David Greenwalt
Director Aaron Russo
Writer Richard LaGravenese