My Favorite Martian (1999)
The martian has landed. There goes the neighborhood.
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.
Director: Donald Petrie
Genre: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: February 11, 1999
Cast
- Christopher Lloyd - Uncle Martin
- Jeff Daniels - Tim O'Hara
- Elizabeth Hurley - Brace Channing
- Daryl Hannah - Lizzie
- Wallace Shawn - Coleye
- Christine Ebersole - Mrs. Brown
- Michael Lerner - Mr. Channing
- Ray Walston - Armitan
- Shelley Malil - Felix
- Jeremy Hotz - Billy
Screenplay
- Sherri Stoner (Screenplay)
- Deanna Oliver (Screenplay)
Music: John Debney
Cinematography: Thomas E. Ackerman
Editing: Malcolm Campbell
Production: Walt Disney Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $65M
Box Office: $37M
Original Language: en
Keywords
alien, martian, fish out of water
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Favorite Martian about?
- 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.
- Who directed My Favorite Martian?
- My Favorite Martian was directed by Donald Petrie.
- Who stars in My Favorite Martian?
- My Favorite Martian stars Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Daniels, Elizabeth Hurley, Daryl Hannah, Wallace Shawn, Christine Ebersole.
- How long is My Favorite Martian?
- My Favorite Martian has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is My Favorite Martian?
- My Favorite Martian is a Comedy, Family, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of My Favorite Martian?
- My Favorite Martian had a budget of $65M.
- How much did My Favorite Martian gross?
- My Favorite Martian grossed $37M worldwide.
- Where was My Favorite Martian produced?
- My Favorite Martian was produced in United States of America.