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Blankman is a 1994 American superhero comedy parody film directed by Mike Binder and written by Damon Wayans and J. F. Lawton. The film stars Wayans, David Alan Grier, Robin Givens, Jon Polito, and Jason Alexander. Its plot follows a repairman who is inspired to become a superhero after his grandmother is murdered in a mob hit. Blankman was released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on August 19, 1994. The film received negative reviews from critics.

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5.4

Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he decides to use his skills to be the lowest budgeted superhero of all.

Released: 1994-08-1996 minDir: Mike BinderAdventure, Comedy, Family, Action, Crime

Cast

  • Damon Wayans as Darryl Walker
  • David Alan Grier as Kevin Walker
  • Robin Givens as Kimberly Jonz
  • Christopher Lawford as Mayor Marvin Harris
  • Jason Alexander as Mr. Stone
  • Michael Wayans as Young Darryl

Themes

  • superhero
  • slapstick comedy

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Ratings

IMDb

5.2/10

11,161 votes

Year
1994
Runtime
92 min
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime

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Key facts

Film.name
Blankman
Film.image
Blankman.jpg
Film.caption
Theatrical release poster
Film.director
Mike Binder
Film.cinematography
Newton Thomas Sigel
Film.editing
Adam Weiss
Film.studio
Wife N' Kids
Film.distributor
Columbia Pictures (through Sony Pictures Releasing)
Film.country
United States
Film.language
English
Film.runtime
96 minutes
Film.budget
$24-30 million
Film.gross
$7.9 million

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Wikidata facts

Duration
92
FilmAffinity ID
134420
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publication date
1994-01-01
title
Blankman
review score
12%
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Blankman is a 1994 American superhero comedy parody film directed by Mike Binder and written by Damon Wayans and J. F. Lawton. The film stars Wayans, David Alan Grier, Robin Givens, Jon Polito, and Jason Alexander. Its plot follows a repairman who is inspired to become a superhero after his grandmother is murdered in a mob hit. Blankman was released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on August 19, 1994. The film received negative reviews from critics.

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