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Release Year1996
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, TV Movie, Romance
Votes10
DirectorShawn Schepps
WritersShawn Schepps, Anne Joseph
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEncino Woman
About Encino Woman
After thawing, a young prehistoric woman, Lucy, gets herself taken care of by David, a young intern at a marketing firm. Working on a campaign ad for a cosmetics company, David becomes Mr. Bigshot when his protégé is chosen to be the model/spokeswoman for her animal personality.
Directed by Shawn Schepps, Encino Woman leans on a strong ensemble — Jay Thomas, Corey Parker, Katherine Kousi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1996.
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