Edison & Leo (2008) — Where to Watch, Ratings & Cast | Movie Browser

Goth Tim Burton had a baby with Adult SwimSteampunk awkward teen angstMacabre but make it horny

Overview

Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Horror+1

The film is about the relationship between crazy scientist George Edison and his son Leo. After being electrocuted as a child, Leo is no longer able to touch people without electrocuting them.

Content warning

robot technology murder supernatural adult animation stop motion coming of age genius inventor cheating+3 more

Father-son estrangement through obsessionIsolation and bodily autonomyScientific ethics vs. human connectionSexual awakening as literal danger

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Janky gorgeous stop-motion that looks expensive and cheap simultaneously

Production

Somehow exists as a 2008 Canadian adult animated horror rom-com

Best for:Solo·Friends·Streaming

Heads up:Sexual Content·Disturbing

Director

Neil Burns

ReleasedSep 4, 2008

Runtime1h 19m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonedark

Feelmedium

Budget$10M·Revenue$1M

A Perfect Circle Entertainment

Perfect Circle Productions

Top Cast

Powers Boothe

George T. Edison (voice)

Gregory Smith

Leo (voice)

Carly Pope

Zella (voice)

Jay Brazeau

Captain Samuel Edison (voice)

Jacqueline Samuda

Toni / Nirena (voice)

Ben Cotton

Faraday (voice)

Venus Terzo

Lotte (voice)

Quinn Lord

Young Leo (voice)

Aidan Drummond

Young Faraday (voice) (as Aiden Drummond)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was one of Powers Boothe's final film roles—he went from Deadwood to THIS and committed fully.

Cultural

Part of a bizarre 2000s wave of Canadian adult animation alongside 'Seth Green's Robot Chicken' era—tax incentives made weird possible.

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

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