Caveman (1981): movie guide

What is Caveman about?

Disgraced and cast out of his tribe for lusting after Lana, the mate of the tribe's head muscle man, Atouk stumbles along gathering other misfits and learning a bit about the world outside of his cave. Eventually he and friends Lar and Tala learn the secrets of fire, cooked meat, and how to defend themselves from the brutal, yet very stupid dinosaurs.

Cast highlights

Caveman features Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, Jack Gilford, Barbara Bach, Carl Lumbly. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1981-04-17. Runtime: 91 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (207 votes). Genres: Comedy, Adventure. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover Caveman on Cinema Box

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Caveman?

Caveman is listed as Comedy, Adventure on TMDB.

How long is Caveman?

Caveman runs about 91 minutes.

Who stars in Caveman?

Cast highlights include Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, Jack Gilford, Barbara Bach, Carl Lumbly.

Does Cinema Box stream Caveman?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Caveman?

Open the Caveman page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.