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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
    8.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • 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).
    kevin_lenz_664

    i love the show

    I love the show it is really great and whoever doesn't like it should just keep it to themselves because it is one of the best shows to be on the Disney channel in quite a while also i really like the performance that amy bruckner and kay panabaker show on the show they are amazing actresses also ricky ullman really fits the part as the older brother he does a fantastic job on the show i hope that this show is on the Disney channel for several more years highlighting the rest of high school for phil and keely then show them graduating and that being the final episode of phil of the future. Also i hope that in future episodes they bring in some talented guest stars that would be very nice to see thank you
    sweetness_lb

    Best Disney Show Ever!

    I think Phil of the Future is the best Disney show I have ever seen! A couple of years ago I used to like watching Lizzie McGuire, that show was funny but Phil of the Future is a lot better. I watch this show all of the time and even my parents like it. All the actors in this show are super funny. Phil and Pim are my favorite since they are always fighting with each other. The way Phil and Pim get along reminds me of the way it is my house with my brother and I. Phil of the Future is not like any other TV show I have seen before, all of the future gadgets make you wish you can live in the future. I don't know of any person who doesn't like this TV show, so I recommend that you watch it too!!
    englishbrat

    Learn To Spell

    First of all, for those who are dissin' Phil Of The Future, please learn to spell *rolls eyes*.

    Now. Phil of the Future has its good points and bad points. Ricky and Alyson are great actors and actresses, and just because Alyson is blonde and skinny, doesn't mean you need to diss her. The girl that plays Pim is a rising star, and keeps the rivalry between her and Debby fresh. Although the plot lines could be better, and the special effects are so so, you can really see that the actors and actresses are dealing with the lines they have been given as best as possible. My comments for Disney? Liven up the plots, make them a bit more original, and put in some of those superb special effects you know you can do, and this could be a great show! PS: *alot* of the actors and actresses on Disney are older than who they play. Deal with it. It just makes them more mature. Raven is 19. So what? The girl that played Christine in Phantom Of The Opera is 18, and your not complaining about that.
    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.:)

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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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