Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) — Screenplay
A scientist's experiment shrinks his kids and their neighbors to insect size, forcing them to survive a backyard jungle while he races to find them.
- Written by
- Ed Naha, Tom Schulman, Stuart Gordon, Brian Yuzna
- Genre
- Comedy, Adventure, Family
- Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures, Disney
- Length
- 107 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in high-concept storytelling, turning a simple domestic mishap into a thrilling adventure. Study its efficient setup that quickly establishes stakes and character dynamics, and its use of perspective shifts to build tension and humor from everyday objects. The film's pacing and visual imagination make it a valuable lesson in world-building within a familiar setting.
Read the full Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) screenplay in PDF, page by page, right here on Laper — or download the original script to study Ed Naha, Tom Schulman, Stuart Gordon, Brian Yuzna’s scene work, dialogue and structure at your own pace. A free resource for screenwriters and film students learning Hollywood script format.