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Phil of the Future

  • TV Series
  • 2004–2006
  • TV-G
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
8.3K
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Craig Anton, Lise Simms, Raviv Ullman, Aly Michalka, and Amy Bruckner in Phil of the Future (2004)
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A family from 2121 is stuck in 2004, trying desperately to fit in.A family from 2121 is stuck in 2004, trying desperately to fit in.A family from 2121 is stuck in 2004, trying desperately to fit in.

  • Creators
    • Tim Maile
    • Douglas Tuber
  • Stars
    • Raviv Ullman
    • Amy Bruckner
    • Craig Anton
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
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    • Creators
      • Tim Maile
      • Douglas Tuber
    • Stars
      • Raviv Ullman
      • Amy Bruckner
      • Craig Anton
    • 68User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations total

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    Raviv Ullman
    Raviv Ullman
    • Phil Diffy
    • 2004–2006
    Amy Bruckner
    Amy Bruckner
    • Pim Diffy
    • 2004–2006
    Craig Anton
    Craig Anton
    • Lloyd Diffy
    • 2004–2006
    Lise Simms
    • Barbara Diffy…
    • 2004–2006
    Aly Michalka
    Aly Michalka
    • Keely Teslow
    • 2004–2006
    J.P. Manoux
    J.P. Manoux
    • Curtis…
    • 2004–2006
    Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker
    • Debbie Berwick
    • 2004–2005
    Brandon Mychal Smith
    Brandon Mychal Smith
    • Li'l Danny Dawkins…
    • 2005–2006
    Brenda Song
    Brenda Song
    • Tia
    • 2004–2005
    Michael Mitchell
    • Owen
    • 2005–2006
    Spencer Locke
    Spencer Locke
    • Candida Keegel
    • 2005
    Evan Peters
    Evan Peters
    • Seth Wosmer
    • 2004–2005
    Joel Brooks
    Joel Brooks
    • Joel Messerschmidt…
    • 2005–2006
    Rory Thost
    Rory Thost
    • Bradley Benjamin Farmer
    • 2004
    Carlie Westerman
    Carlie Westerman
    • Lana
    • 2004–2005
    Suzanne Krull
    Suzanne Krull
    • Miss Winston
    • 2004–2005
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Mandy Teslow
    • 2005
    Richard Tillman
    Richard Tillman
    • Bruno
    • 2005–2006
    • Creators
      • Tim Maile
      • Douglas Tuber
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    8scissorhands__emily

    Awesome Disney Channel Show

    I love "Phil of the Future"! It is such a great Disney Channel Show. At first I was skeptical at the commercials thinking it would be just another dumb show, but I was really surprised. Once I started watching it I liked it more and more. It's pretty funny. I think it throws the jokes in at just the right time and I also think there are so many cute moments in this between Phil and Keely (I know, I'm a Pheely fan!). Pim is a really hilarious character and most of the words from her mouth are big laughs. I think all the acting is well done and that it is a good change from the usual shows because it's a completely different theme from everything else with the Diffy's coming from the future. This show seems to have a pretty good range in fans to. Older and younger kids can like this. Younger kids because it's funny and has all of these cool gadgets and older kids because of the great chemistry between Pheely and also the comedy. I'd definitely recommend this as I think it's the best show Disney Channel has right now (prefer this to Suite Life and Raven).
    ohlaurenn

    A great, funny, Disney Channel Original Comedy.

    I was very impressed with Disney's newest show Phil of the Future. It gave new life to the Disney channel. Plus, it is very different from Lizzie Mcguire, Even Stevens, Thats so Raven Etc. If you think about it this is the only Disney channel show (with real people) that has a different plot than:

    "teens trying to find there place in life and survive the brutal life of jr high/high school."

    i mean the POTF plot is SO different than that. And i am SO glad its not another Lizzie Mcguire. Aside from the annoying sound effects every 30 seconds and the out of order episodes, this is a well thought out planned Disney channel show. And Ricky Ullmans (Phil) acting is great and he plays the role of Phil perfectly. Amy Bruckner (Pim) brings comedy and life to the show. And Alyson Michalka (Keely) is a great choice for the roll of Keely. All in All, this is a great Disney show and i will continue to watch it.
    nissy1990

    Its a cute show, for Sat. morn

    I'm a 15 yr old girl and in my opinion, Potf is a good show but not if you're gonna criticize acting, special effects and w/e..i mean i just wake up on Saturday and watch the shows like raven , suite life and Phil of the future just for a few laughs and a cute TV show. Sure the story line of Potf is clichéd but its cute. Besides...Aly and Ricky are good actors, they play their part well . Oh yes and the fact that Ricky is super hot helps too.

    What I'm saying is if you're looking for a cute show on a lazy Saturday morning and you're not in the mood to criticize it, just watch it, you'll get a few laughs its honestly not as bad a show as many people make it out to be. Besides if you're a girl you get 30 minutes of Ricky :P Hope you found this comment helpful.:)
    The_Amazing_Spy_Rises

    Disney's Second Best Show

    In my opinion, "That's So Raven" is Disney's best show, but "Phil of the Future" is excellent as well. It is likable for all ages, with Ricky Ullman leading as the title character, Phil Diffy. The show's story is as follows: A family from the future (the year 2121) travels through time, and becomes stuck in the present time (2005). This is a very original plot that should be given some sort of medal. It's such an obvious idea, but no one's attempted it yet. The story centers mainly around Phil (Ricky Ullman), but we do get glimpses into the life of his little sister Pim (Amy Bruckner). Ullman's character is an adorable, everyday nice guy that everyone likes, but Bruckner's is the bullying girl that everyone is afraid of. When they clash, it's very funny, and the brother/sister chemistry is good with these two actors. As if they weren't enough, we also get a likable and enjoyable performance from Phil's best friend, Keely (singer/guitarist Alyson Michalka). Despite these great showings from these 3 youngsters, the adult star is actually not even a regular. Vice Principal Hackett and Curtis the Caveman are both played by the show's director, J.P. Manoux, who does such a great job of playing the loveless Hackett, and the clueless Curtis. Craig Anton and Lise Simms are supporters, playing the parents of Phil and Pim. Anton plays the father very well, making him likable and funny, in a non-purposeful way. Simms' character as the mom is really the only down-to-earth character besides Phil, but she does have her quirky moments. All in all, this is a fun show that is great for the whole family, which is Disney's forte, right? Go check it out this weekend 9/10 RUNTIME: 30 Minutes
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    I like it

    For everyone who hates this show and wonders why they don't speak in some sort of futuristic language, remember, IT IS A KID'S SHOW! The acting isn't great, but I do like Phil's character. Ricky Ullman is actually a pretty good actor who will be in a lot of moves in the near future. You always know he's going to do something that will make the situation right. I don't really like when they start talking about Pim a lot, but I guess they have to fill the entire 30 minutes. I don't understand why some people are critiquing this show like it's on primetime network TV, but whatever floats their boat.

    Anyway, this is probably my favorite Disney Channel show (without much competition).

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    • Trivia
      In the original show concept, Barbara Diffy was going to have a detachable head and a robotic body, which is why the character is wearing chokers and turtlenecks throughout the first season - to cover up where her head was supposed to detach. However, all scenes of this idea were cut out once the episodes began airing, despite clips being included in some of the early advertisements. This was because, at the time, Iraqi beheading videos were being circulated on the internet and Disney did not want to appear insensitive or mocking.
    • Goofs
      When Phil and Keely's teacher is handing out a test, it can be seen that some of the tests are already marked with an "F".
    • Quotes

      Phil Diffy: I don't wanna be your girlfriend. I wanna be your *boy*friend.

      [stops startled and off Keely's equally surprised look]

      Phil Diffy: I mean, your friend... who's a boy. A guy. A guy friend.

      Keely Teslow: Why didn't you tell me?

      Phil Diffy: I didn't know how.

      Keely Teslow: Phil, you can tell me anything.

      [takes him by his shoulders]

      Keely Teslow: I'm your girlfriend. I, I, I mean... your friend who's a girl. A gal. A gal friend.

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    • Release date
      • June 18, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Disney's Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Out of Timers
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • 2121 Productions
      • Disney Channel
      • Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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