Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- silly
- energetic
- irreverent
- family movie night
- 1990s nostalgia night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a slow, broad children's comedy with limited appeal beyond fans of its Nickelodeon origins, though its target audience was expected to enjoy its energy and silliness.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dexter must work at Good Burger to repay Mr. Wheat for the car accident he caused.
Good Burger faces direct competition from the newly opened Mondo Burger across the street.
Ed's special sauce attracts customers and becomes the recipe Mondo Burger tries to steal.
The fast-food setting, eccentric supporting characters, and cartoonish workplace situations reflect Nickelodeon's heightened comic style.
Films like Good Burger, and why
The Stupids
youth-oriented buddy comedy built around exaggerated workplace antics and broad physical humor
Heavyweights
1990s family comedy pairing adolescent characters with cartoonish schemes and energetic slapstick
The Sandlot
nostalgic teen comedy centered on friendship, mischief, and exaggerated suburban adventures
Camp Nowhere
family-friendly comedy featuring an eccentric youth ensemble and heightened food-centered chaos
Movie Details
- Director
- Brian Robbins
- Release Date
- 1997-07-25
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (600)
Cast
- Kel Mitchell
- Kenan Thompson
- Sinbad
- Abe Vigoda
- Shar Jackson
- Dan Schneider
- Jan Schwieterman
- Ron Lester
- Josh Server
- Ginny Schreiber
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Good Burger about?
- Two mismatched teenage fast-food workers battle a predatory burger chain while trying to save their beloved neighborhood restaurant.
- What is Good Burger like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Good Burger as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Good Burger violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Good Burger.
- What did critics think of Good Burger?
- Critics generally found the film a slow, broad children's comedy with limited appeal beyond fans of its Nickelodeon origins, though its target audience was expected to enjoy its energy and silliness.
- Which films are like Good Burger?
- Films with a similar feel include The Stupids, Heavyweights, The Sandlot, and Camp Nowhere.
- How long is Good Burger?
- Good Burger runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Good Burger?
- In United States, Good Burger streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV channel.
