Beavis and Butt-head Do America

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Beavis and Butt-head Do America

PG-13

1996

1h 20m

Comedy

Animation

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Two of the biggest animated slackers around, Beavis (Mike Judge) and Butt-head (also Judge) get a kick-start when two crooks steal their TV. On their mission to find a replacement, Beavis and Butt-head wind up in the motel of Muddy Grimes (Bruce Willis), where a case of mistaken identity has them after his wife, Dallas (Demi Moore). Due to misunderstanding Grimes when he says to "do" his wife, the two travel from Las Vegas to Washington, not realizing they've been sent out to kill the woman.

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Critics Consensus

Beavis and Butt-Head Do America is unabashedly offensive, unapologetically stupid, and unexpectedly funny.

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Bruce Diones

The New Yorker

May 3, 2013

Its idiocy is irresistible.

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Nick De Semlyen

Empire Magazine

Oct 18, 2008

4/5

A satisfying mix of puerile humour and genuine satire, believe it or not.

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Joe Leydon

Variety

May 18, 2008

Faithful fans of the MTV series will no doubt be amused. But the few newcomers who pay the price of admission likely will wonder what all the fuss has been about.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

Apr 10, 2026

C

Before the movie peters out, some funny situations do arise. Shrink back in horror if you wish, but these too are genuine American adolescents who still come in all ages.

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Mat Brunet

AniMat's Review (YouTube)

Apr 26, 2024

7/10

It's funny how something so stupid can also be pretty clever at the same time.

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Cory Woodroof

615 Film

Jun 15, 2022

What a pair of glorious morons; this movie is still such an affront to intelligence and deliriously funny.

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Erik B

@Atma-X Sep 15, 2026

Just as good as the TV show...but also not any better than it. They didn't take good advantage of a possible R rating which could have really been fun. Still a fun watch, and the soundtrack is amazing. AEB says: it was a good blast from the past, and I especially liked the peyote scene!

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stephenpaul C

@ash20261234567890 Sep 13, 2026

The worldwide gross is $63,118,386.00.

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Jacob K

@Youngbeavis44 May 31, 2026

Absolutely funny can't stop watching!!!

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom May 10, 2026

Beavis and Butt-Head Do America is a surprisingly solid big-screen extension of the MTV series, keeping the same crude humor and deadpan style that made the original show popular. It doesn’t try to reinvent the formula, and that actually works in its favor. The film leans heavily into its absurd comedy, with the characters staying true to their clueless and chaotic personalities. The humor is very much in line with the series, filled with dumb situations and awkward timing that fans will immediately recognize. Visually, it’s a step up from the TV format, with more polished animation and a wider sense of scale. The road-trip structure also gives the story a bit more momentum than typical episodic sketches, even if the plot remains intentionally simple. Overall, it’s a fun and consistent adaptation that understands what made the show work without overcomplicating it. I rate it a 7/10 for staying true to its roots while delivering an entertaining, expanded version of the characters.

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Jerrod G

@Jag1337 Mar 8, 2026

Holds the test of time with the amusing sillyness of the past, whether or not you think the style of humor is ridiculous you can't deny the humor.

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Theodore F.

@Sirhotness Jan 7, 2026

I watch this every couple of years now This stupid movie always gets me to laugh, just an easy movie I can turn on, and turn my brain off and laugh.

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Synopsis

Two of the biggest animated slackers around, Beavis (Mike Judge) and Butt-head (also Judge) get a kick-start when two crooks steal their TV. On their mission to find a replacement, Beavis and Butt-head wind up in the motel of Muddy Grimes (Bruce Willis), where a case of mistaken identity has them after his wife, Dallas (Demi Moore). Due to misunderstanding Grimes when he says to "do" his wife, the two travel from Las Vegas to Washington, not realizing they've been sent out to kill the woman.

Director: Mike Judge, Geoffrey Johnson, Yvette Kaplan
Producer: Mike Judge, Abby Terkuhle, Michael Blakey
Screenwriter: Mike Judge, Joe Stillman
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Geffen Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 20, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 20, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $63.1M
Runtime: 1h 20m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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