Zack Hadley has invented a new, environmental friendly, super-charged battery capable of powering cars. But the oil companies are none too pleased by his genius and soon set out to kidnap Zack's son, Joe. What they don't realize is that Joe is no ordinary little boy...
Acting
James Hong elevating every scene he's in—legend behavior.
Practical Effects
Charming low-budget 90s gadgetry and homemade kid-trap engineering.
Director
John Bradshaw
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was a rare leading role for Robert Carradine post-Revenge of the Nerds, leaning hard into 'sincere dad' mode.
Part of a forgotten 90s subgenre: 'kid outsmarts evil corporation' films that peaked with Richie Rich and disappeared as studio budgets grew.
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