My Favorite Martian (1999)
Movie 1h 34m ★ 5.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, blow my mind, family night
Released in 1999, My Favorite Martian is a comedy, family and science fiction movie. It is directed by Donald Petrie. The cast includes Steven Anthony Lawrence, Jeff Daniels and Christine Ebersole. The running time is 1h 34m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.6 out of 10.
59Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
Ambitious television reporter Tim O'Hara stumbles upon a martian whose spaceship has accidentally crashed on Earth. Thinking this is his ticket to a Pulitzer Prize, Tim makes plans to expose the martian, who, posing as Tim's Uncle Martin, takes human form and has plans of his own. In fact, all of Tim's efforts to divulge the truth are systematically thwarted by the resourceful alien, who ultimately recruits Tim to help him repair his ship for a return to Mars.
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Cast & crew
- Donald PetrieDirector
- Steven Anthony Lawrenceas Nurplex Kid
- Jeff Danielsas Tim O'Hara
- Christine Ebersoleas Mrs. Brown
- Wallace Shawnas Coleye
- Christopher Lloydas Uncle Martin
- Troy Evansas Captain Dalton
- Elizabeth Hurleyas Brace Channing
- Daryl Hannahas Lizzie
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Questions about My Favorite Martian
- What genre is My Favorite Martian?
- My Favorite Martian is categorised as Comedy, Family, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in My Favorite Martian?
- Steven Anthony Lawrence, Jeff Daniels, Christine Ebersole, Wallace Shawn, Christopher Lloyd appear in the main cast.
- Who directed My Favorite Martian?
- Donald Petrie directed My Favorite Martian.
- How long is My Favorite Martian?
- My Favorite Martian runs for 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Is My Favorite Martian worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch My Favorite Martian?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
