Good Burger

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Good Burger

PG

Released Jul 25, 1997

1h 35m

Comedy

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Teen misfits (Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson) at a modest burger joint face competition from a hamburger emporium across the street.

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Good Burger might please hardcore fans of the 1990s Nickelodeon TV series that launched leads Kenan and Kel to stardom, but for all others, it will likely prove a comedy that is neither satisfyingly rare nor well done.

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Jami Bernard

New York Daily News

If you like your burger well-done, you're in for a disappointment.

Rated: 1/4

Sep 8, 2015

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Gene Seymour

Los Angeles Times

[Good Burger] will satisfy their audience's appetite for basic, messy silliness while leaving many grown-ups mildly bemused by the fuzzy obviousness of its humor, the gawky pacing of its sight gags and the second-handedness of its slapstick.

Sep 8, 2015

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Carol Buckland

CNN.com

Good Burger isn't USDA Choice by any means, but it's an enjoyable family flick with a nice message about friendship and responsibility.

Sep 8, 2015

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Peter Canavese

Celluloid Dreams

Cheap and pandering kiddie comedy featuring strictly lowest common denominator storytelling and humor, although sometimes so stupid it's funny.

Rated: 1/4

Jul 26, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

It's easy to see why Good Burger garnered negative reviews (including mine) upon its original release and why it's a hallowed Gen Y fave today.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 23, 2022

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Good Burger isn't a great comedy by any means but there are plenty of laughs to be found.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 19, 2022

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Brandon A

Bro this movie is so funny I love it and love how Ed was so funny in this movie like when he was trying to give Roxanne the chair until she fell on the ground and warned the people that her butt is fine.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Adir T

Unless you grew up watching this movie, you probably won’t like it. Humor is stale and falls flat. Same tired jokes throughout the entire movie. It’s probably one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/03/25

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Jack C

This movie is life changing, the comedy will have you falling out of your seats with laughter and having to change your underwear, WELCOME TO GOOD BURGER HOME OF THE GOOD BURGER CAN I TAKE YOUR ORDER

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/25

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SkyRo P

I’m going to combine my thoughts on both reviews since they share a similar theme and outcome regarding the films in question: Good Burger and Good Burger 2. The films feature Keenan and Cal, who were two of the most entertaining duos to ever appear on television during my childhood. Their humor was clever, often reaching a level of absurdity that made it impossible not to be captivated by their antics and character arcs. It was only natural to see these two take their talents to the big screen. While the original Good Burger had its fair share of dry and corny humor, I found it genuinely hilarious. In contrast, the sequel felt lackluster and uninspired, leaving me bored. Upon rewatching the first film, I realized that my previous enjoyment was likely influenced by my youthful perspective—at its core, both movies are indeed filled with cheesy and silly humor. The iconic line, “Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger, can I take your order?” has become a memorable part of cinematic history. However, the plots and storylines of both films are undeniably cliché. While they may elicit a chuckle here and there, the sequel falters even more than the original, feeling outdated and lacking the charm that made the first film enjoyable. It simply didn’t resonate with audiences, coming across as a flat, bizarre continuation of a story that didn’t need to be revisited. In the end, they can be amusing if you're in the mood for some lighthearted, silly entertainment. But if you’re seeking a truly great film experience, you might want to look elsewhere.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/05/25

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Audience Member

this film changed my life, you dont like good burger you go in the grinder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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Kevin P

An unevenly funny weird sh*tpost movie with good chemistry between Kenan & Kel.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/24/25

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Synopsis

Teen misfits (Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson) at a modest burger joint face competition from a hamburger emporium across the street.

Director: Brian Robbins
Producer: Brian Robbins, Kevin Kopelow, Heath Seifert, Michael Tollin
Screenwriter: Dan Schneider, Kevin Kopelow, Heath Seifert
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Tollin/Robbins Productions, Nickelodeon Movies
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 25, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.7M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby

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