Trivia Tropes Related to the 1986 Movie
- Creator's Oddball: One of Nelvana's few non-cartoon productions.
Trivia Tropes Related to the 1987 Cartoon
- Children Voicing Children: Max, Jill, and Chuckie, as well as Jill's friend Annie, were all voiced by actual children (with Annie being a then still-largely unknown Tara Strong).
- Role Reprise: Sunny Besen Thrasher plays Max in both the 1986 movie and the 1987 cartoon, while Alyson Court is Max's sister in both works as well.
- You Look Familiar: Colin Fox, who played Dr. Snyder in the movie, voices Mr. Hinkle in the cartoon.