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Good Burger

Good Burger is a 1997 American teen comedy film starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Good Burger is a 1997 American teen comedy film directed by Brian Robbins and starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. It is adapted from a recurring sketch on Nickelodeon's All That and follows two fast-food employees who try to save their restaurant from a rival chain. The film was released in U.S. theatres on July 25, 1997.

Premise

The film follows Dexter Reed and Ed, who work at the Good Burger fast-food restaurant. They become involved in efforts to stop the neighbouring Mondo Burger chain from destroying their business.

Production and origins

Good Burger began as a recurring comedy sketch on All That before being developed into a feature film. It was directed by Brian Robbins, with Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell carrying over their characters.

Release and reception

The film was released in 1997 and received mixed critical response, but it found lasting popularity with audiences who watched Nickelodeon in the 1990s. It later developed a cult following.

Legacy

Good Burger became one of the best-known live-action films associated with Nickelodeon in the 1990s. Its catchphrases and characters remained widely recognised in popular culture.

Key facts

  • The film is a spin-off of the "Good Burger" sketch from the Nickelodeon series All That.
  • Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell reprise their sketch characters in the film.
  • The plot centres on employees trying to protect the Good Burger restaurant from rival chain Mondo Burger.
  • Brian Robbins directed the film.
  • The film became a cult favourite among viewers who grew up with Nickelodeon programming.
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Canadian context

Good Burger aired and circulated widely through Nickelodeon in Canada, making it familiar to many Canadian viewers who grew up with 1990s children's television.

Frequently asked questions

What is Good Burger?
Good Burger is a 1997 American teen comedy film about two fast-food employees trying to save their restaurant from a rival chain.
Is Good Burger based on a TV show?
Yes. It is based on a recurring sketch from Nickelodeon's All That.
Who stars in Good Burger?
The film stars Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, who reprised their sketch roles.
Who directed Good Burger?
Good Burger was directed by Brian Robbins.
When was Good Burger released?
It was released in U.S. theatres on July 25, 1997.

References

  1. Paramount Pictureshttps://www.paramountpictures.com/movies/good-burger
    Supports: Release year, rating, genre, runtime, plot summary, cast, and director.
  2. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/good_burger
    Supports: Release date, rating, genre, and runtime.
  3. Common Sense Mediahttps://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/good-burger
    Supports: Release date, director, cast, genre, rating, and plot description.
  4. Mental Flosshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/11-delicious-facts-about-good-burger
    Supports: Origin as a sketch on All That and development into a feature film.
  5. RogerEbert.comhttps://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/good-burger-1997
    Supports: Spinoff status from All That and starring roles of Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell.