---
title: "Frog"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/frog-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 155169
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 54
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Frog (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/frog-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Frog is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Platypus Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A nerdy boy buys a rare frog that happens to be an Italian royalty under a curse."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique talking frog character
- Involves a school science fair plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short run time of 54 minutes
- Arlo struggles to get girls to like him
- Tone & Suitability: This is a family friendly comedy and fantasy television movie.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, family, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/frog-1987#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Grossman
- **Networks / Studios**: Platypus Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shelley Duvall** as *Mrs. Anderson*
- **Scott Grimes** as *Arlo Anderson*
- **Elliott Gould** as *Bill Anderson*
- **Paul Williams** as *Gus*
- **Ian Abercrombie** as *Dr. Fritsky*
- **Amy Lynne** as *Suzy*
- **Hal Sparks** as *Jim*
- **Conroy Gedeon** as *Mr. Fried*
- **Bob Tzudiker** as *Dr. Harding*
- **Gary Schwartz** as *Whittlestone*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What year was the movie Frog released?
The movie Frog was released in 1987.

### Q: What genres does the film fall under?
It is classified as a comedy, family, and fantasy television movie.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Arlo Anderson, who loves reptiles.

### Q: What is special about Arlo's new frog?
Gus the frog is actually Italian royalty cursed by a witch 600 years ago.

### Q: What are Arlo's goals with the frog?
Arlo plans to use Gus to win the science fair and help free him from his curse with a kiss.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Frog — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/155169)
- [Frog - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog)
- [Frog - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog)
- [Frog (2009) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/299001-frog/prehled/)

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