Meet the Deedles

1998, Kids & family/Comedy, 1h 32m

28 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Audiences will be eager to lose The Deedles' number after suffering through this obnoxiously unfunny surfer comedy. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Twin thrill-seekers Phil (Paul Walker) and Stew Deedle (Steve Van Wormer) are hip Hawaiian surfers shipped out to Wyoming for summer camp ... before they're expelled from school! But when they get sidetracked to Yellowstone National Park, they fall into jobs as rookie rangers to impress a sexy lieutenant. That kicks off a hilarious wilderness adventure as the Deedles battle prairie dogs, surf roaring rapids, and rescue Old Faithful from a vengeful ex-ranger.
  • Rating:
    PG (Violence|Language|Crude Humor)
  • Genre:
    Kids & family, Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Steve Boyum
  • Producer:
    Aaron Meyerson, Dale Pollock
  • Writer:
    Jim Herzfeld
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $4.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Walt Disney Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    SDDS, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo

Cast & Crew

Steve Van Wormer
Stew Deedle
Paul Walker
Phil Deedle
A.J. Langer
Lt. Jesse Ryan
John Ashton
Captain Douglas
Dennis Hopper
Frank Slater
Eric Braeden
Elton Deedle
Richard Lineback
Crabbe
Robert Englund
Nemo
Ana Gasteyer
Mel
Megan Cavanagh
Mo
Steve Boyum
Director
Jim Herzfeld
Writer
Christopher Cronyn
Associate Producer
Andy Heyward
Executive Producer
Rick R. Johnson
Associate Producer
Aaron Meyerson
Producer
Dale Pollock
Producer
Artie Ripp
Executive Producer
Steve Bartek
Original Music
David Hennings
Cinematography
Alan Cody
Film Editing
Amy Lippens
Casting
Stephen Storer
Production Design
Harry Darrow
Art Director
Robin Peyton
Set Decoration
Karyn Wagner
Costume Design
Alexandra Welker
Costume Design
Nicholas Stamos
Production Supervisor
Rick R. Johnson
Assistant Director
Kim B. Christensen
Sound
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Critic Reviews for Meet the Deedles

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Audience Reviews for Meet the Deedles

  • Nov 21, 2009
    A movie of epicly stupid proportions. It is a huge rip off of Dumb and Dumber, but I think it was due to the fact that Paul Walker and his brother in the movie are really mentally challenged. While it is almost so bad it's funny, it's just way too annoying to like.
    Conner R Super Reviewer
  • Aug 04, 2006
    Absolutely terrible. The acting is bad, the plot is bad, the movie is bad. It is way too long and I stopped paying attention to it half way through.
    Andrew F Super Reviewer
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