Looking back, from where I am today, where we are, the premise is a bit dodgy. But, hey, back in 87 everything was a bit less realistic when it came to movies like this and that was really for the better in most cases. The ending is exceptionally corny, but again, 1987 and that made it fun. The 80s had an ability to do corny right, even if the corny came in the form of a film pushing itself off to be an…
When the Air Force assigned Jimmy Garrett to a top secret project, he didn't know what he was in for. Neither did they.
A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious 'Project X'. Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more to the secret project than he is being told.
Top Cast
Matthew Broderick
Jimmy
Helen Hunt
Teri
William Sadler
Dr. Carroll
Johnny Ray McGhee
Robertson
Jonathan Stark
Sergeant Krieger
Robin Gammell
Colonel Niles
Stephen Lang
Watts
Jean Smart
Dr. Criswell
Chuck Bennett
General Claybourne
Daniel Roebuck
Hadfield
Mark Harden
Airman Lewis
Duncan Wilmore
Major Duncan
Marvin Johnson
Cellmate
Marvin 'Swede' Johnson
Senator
Harry Northup
Congressman
Michael Eric Kramer
Lieutenant Voeks
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FAQ about Project X
What is Project X about?
A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious 'Project X'. Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more to the secret project than he is being told.
When was Project X released?
Project X was released in 1987.
What genres does Project X belong to?
Project X is categorised as Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Project X?
The cast of Project X includes Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, William Sadler, Johnny Ray McGhee, Jonathan Stark.