Teenage Caveman story

movie: Teenage Caveman (1958) · 1958-07

A teenage caveman challenges the laws of his tribe and crosses a river into an apparent land of plenty.

11 total · 6 major · 5 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
human life in pre-historical times major A stone age tribe struggles to survive in a rocky and barren land.
nuclear holocaust major The cavemen turnout to be the descendants of the survivors of a long-ago nuclear holocaust.
teenage angst major A teenage caveman questioned the age-old laws of his tribe and travels beyond the burning plane on which they live.
the dangers of unfettered scientific advancement major The cavemen turnout to be the descendants of the survivors of a long-ago nuclear holocaust.
the thirst for knowledge major The teenage caveman was on a quest to increase his knowledge and break free from the narrow thinking of his tribe.
wilderness survival major A tribe of cavemen were shown struggling to eek out an existence in a barren landscape. The titular teenage caveman and his companions survived in the forest.
human vs. beast minor The teenage cavemen and his expedition party encounter a dinosaurs. The teenage caveman battled one on one with what appeared to be a beast but was in fact a man in a radiation suit.
living dinosaur minor The teenage cavemen and his expedition party encounter a dinosaurs.
romantic love minor The teenage caveman and a cave woman fell in love.
the control of fire minor The stone age tribe made a big deal about using fire.