Earthbound (2012): Cast & Plot
Earthbound is a 2012 sci-fi comedy directed by Alan Brennan, starring David Morrissey as Bill Norman, Rafe Spall and Jenn Murray. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Alan Brennan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ripple World Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Earthbound About?
The premise of Earthbound without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At eleven, Joe Norman learns from his dying father that he is an alien concealed on Earth, a claim he accepts. He grows into a devoted comic‑book shop employee and fan‑boy. Falling for the grounded sci‑fi enthusiast Maria, he tries to live a normal life—until intergalactic bounty hunters locate him at his new office, forcing the couple to confront the dangerous truth about Joe’s true nature.
Earthbound Cast & Characters
David Morrissey leads the cast as Bill Norman, with Rafe Spall as Joe and Jenn Murray as Maria. Directed by Alan Brennan; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Brennan
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David Morrissey as Bill Norman -
Rafe Spall as Joe - Jenn Murray as Maria
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Ned Dennehy as Kilson
Also Starring in Earthbound
· 7 more- Carrie Crowley Vera Ellis
- Stephen Hogan Dr.Richard Webb
- Rory Keenan Gordon
- Aoife Duffin Liz
- John Lynn Phil
- Peter Vollebregt Brett 'Rocky' Calhoun
- Milo Pilkington Massey Young Joe
Earthbound Plot Summary
What happens in Earthbound from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
EarthBound opens in the 1990s within the fictional Eagleland, a playful mirror of the United States. A curious young boy named Ness is awakened by a nearby meteor crash and teams up with his neighbor Pokey Minch to search for Pokey’s missing brother, Picky. What begins as a small-town mystery quickly hints at a far larger destiny that stretches far beyond Ness’s hometown.
Full summary
The whole story of Earthbound, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Earthbound?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What event awakens the protagonist Ness at the start of the film?
Cars in Earthbound
7 cars on screen, including the 1991 Nissan Figaro and the 1997 Peugeot 306.
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1991 Nissan Figaro Important role -
1997 Peugeot 306 Important role -
2002 Honda CR-V Minor role -
2007 Hyundai i30 Background role
Earthbound Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Człowiek z kosmosu” and “Um E.T. em Apuros”.
- Also known as
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- Człowiek z kosmosu
- Um E.T. em Apuros
- На Землю
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Earthbound FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Earthbound, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Earthbound?
Earthbound runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Earthbound released?
Earthbound was released on February 6, 2012.
Who directed Earthbound?
Earthbound was directed by Alan Brennan.
More films by Alan Brennan Who is in the cast of Earthbound?
Earthbound stars David Morrissey as Bill Norman, Rafe Spall as Joe and Jenn Murray as Maria, among 11 credited actors.
Does Earthbound have a post-credit scene?
No. Earthbound has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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