Where to see how to eat fried worms

Being a children’s film, critical reviews of How to Eat Fried Worms are largely irrelevant to whether or not families will enjoy its child-friendly sense of comedy and adventure. However, a contemporary review by The New York Times describes the film as “a lighthearted conversation in which a sensible coming-of-age message also rationalizes the abuse of power.”

More indicative of its quality as children’s entertainment is the fact that users participating in online discussions among today’s Zoomers describe “How to Eat Fried Worms” as a relic of childhood nostalgia. For example, threads on subreddits dedicated to Gen Z and general nostalgia received over 400 and over 1,400 upvotes, respectively. As a result, many young adults still feel some connection to the How to Eat Fried Worms viewing experiences from their childhood.

Because it’s so easy to watch How to Eat Fried Worms on multiple free streaming services, families now have unprecedented access to a part of childhood from yesteryear that may still resonate with children today.