About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1999
Runtime
1h 34m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.7/10
Votes
350
Genre
Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$65.0M
Cast
🎭 Comedy
🎭 Family
🎭 Science Fiction
🎬 Donald Petrie
👤 Christopher Lloyd
👤 Jeff Daniels
👤 Elizabeth Hurley
alien
martian
fish out of water
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Questions about My Favorite Martian
How long is My Favorite Martian?
My Favorite Martian has a runtime of 1h 34m (1 hour and 34 minutes).
Who directed My Favorite Martian?
My Favorite Martian was directed by Donald Petrie and released in 1999.
What genre is My Favorite Martian?
My Favorite Martian is a Comedy, Family, Science Fiction film (1999).
Who stars in My Favorite Martian?
The cast of My Favorite Martian includes Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Daniels, Elizabeth Hurley, Daryl Hannah, Wallace Shawn.
What is the TMDB rating for My Favorite Martian?
My Favorite Martian has a TMDB rating of 5.7/10 based on 350 votes.
