The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
GUnited States rating19691h 31mComedy, Family, Drama
A group of college students manages to get a large computer donated to their school. One student accidentally gains incredible mental abilities after a mishap with the machine, and he helps his friends compete in a high-stakes quiz tournament.
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A group of college students manages to get a large computer donated to their school. One student accidentally gains incredible mental abilities after a mishap with the machine, and he helps his friends compete in a high-stakes quiz tournament.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- None
- Pace
- Gentle
- This is a traditional live action film with a steady narrative and plenty of room to breathe. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryThe protagonist is kidnapped by henchmen after a secret is revealed on live television.
- Approx.SomeThe villain's henchmen attempt to flee and crash into a police car.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the friends work together to help their teammate during the competition?
- 2How did it feel for the characters to have a friend with such special abilities?
- 3What did you think about the way the students worked as a team to solve problems?
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