Doin’ Time on Planet Earth (1988): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth is a 1988 comedy starring Hugh Gillin as Fred Richmond, Gloria Henry and Paula Irvine. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $29,576 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Cannon Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Doin’ Time on Planet Earth About?
The premise of Doin’ Time on Planet Earth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ryan Richmond is an eccentric teen living with his family in their Holiday Inn in Sunnyvale, Arizona—the prune capital of the world. He longs to escape to college in Saudi Arabia, spends time with his sex‑obsessed best friend Dan and fancies lounge singer Lisa Winston. After a quirky computer‑dating service hints he may be an alien, strangers arrive claiming he’s an alien prince destined to lead his people home, sparking chaotic events.
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- psychotronic film
- teenager
- alien
- holiday inn
- lounge singer
- arizona
- wedding
- loss of virginity
- cameo
- interplanetary travel
- sex
- fictional town
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- teen angst
- independent film
- dark comedy
- arizona desert
- singer
- computer
- college
- cult
- kindred spirit
- mysterious visitor
- male virgin
- dna
- nerd
- embarrassment
- preppie
- awkwardness
- extraterrestrial
- ex u.s. vice president
- brother brother relationship
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- family relationships
- teenage boy
- beehive
- pretentiousness
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth Cast & Characters
Hugh Gillin leads the cast as Fred Richmond, with Gloria Henry as Mary Richmond and Paula Irvine as Marilyn Richmond.
- Hugh Gillin as Fred Richmond
- Gloria Henry as Mary Richmond
- Paula Irvine as Marilyn Richmond
- Nicholas Strouse as Ryan Richmond
Also Starring in Doin’ Time on Planet Earth
· 19 more- Andrea Thompson Lisa Winston
- Timothy Patrick Murphy Jeff Richmond
- Adam West Charles Pinsky
- Hugh O'Brian Richard Camalier
- Martha Scott Virginia Camalier
- Isabelle Walker Jenny Camalier
- Roddy McDowall Minister
- Maureen Stapleton Helium Balloon Saleslady
- Kellie Martin Sheila
- Michael Lindström Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Matt Adler Dan Forrester
- Candice Azzara Edna Pinsly
- Dominick Brascia The Jock
- Linda Lutz Nurse
- Charles Matthau
- Gregg Christie Steve Peterson
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- Susan Ursitti Sarah
- Cecil Hill Band Leader
- Kelly Hyman Donna (as Kelly Mohre)
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth Plot Summary
What happens in Doin’ Time on Planet Earth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ryan Richmond is a bright teenage resident of his family’s Holiday Inn in Arizona, an exceptionally intelligent youngster who still feels like an outsider among both his peers and his own relatives. His sharp mind offers him a chance to study abroad, a path that promises new horizons, but his parents are preoccupied with the upcoming wedding of their elder son, Jeff Richmond, to the daughter of a politician. With the wedding taking center stage, Ryan is left on the sidelines, which deepens his sense of isolation.
Full summary
The whole story of Doin’ Time on Planet Earth, scene by scene
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth Box Office
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth grossed $29,576 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29.6K
- US & Canada
- $29.6K
How Well Do You Know Doin’ Time on Planet Earth?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Doin’ Time on Planet Earth
12 cars on screen, including the Flxible Clipper and the 1965 Ford Mustang.
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Flxible Clipper Important role -
1965 Ford Mustang Important role -
1985 Honda CMX 250 Rebel Important role -
1965 Cadillac Ambulance Minor role
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “De Passagem Pela Terra” and “Boltsi hukassa, pallo jalassa”.
- Also known as
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- De Passagem Pela Terra
- Boltsi hukassa, pallo jalassa
- Galeotti sul pianeta Terra
- Hilfe, ich bin ein Außerirdischer - Ausgeflippte Zeiten auf der Erde
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including As Time Goes By, Doin’ Time and Time Traveller.
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Doin’ Time on Planet Earth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Doin’ Time on Planet Earth?
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Doin’ Time on Planet Earth released?
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth was released on September 16, 1988.
Who is in the cast of Doin’ Time on Planet Earth?
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth stars Hugh Gillin as Fred Richmond, Gloria Henry as Mary Richmond and Paula Irvine as Marilyn Richmond, among 23 credited actors.
How much did Doin’ Time on Planet Earth make at the box office?
Doin’ Time on Planet Earth grossed $29,576 worldwide.
Does Doin’ Time on Planet Earth have a post-credit scene?
No. Doin’ Time on Planet Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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