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Escape from Planet Earth (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Escape from Planet Earth is a 2013 animated comedy directed by Callan Brunker, starring Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker and James Gandolfini. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $74.9 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Callan Brunker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Escape from Planet Earth About?
The premise of Escape from Planet Earth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A daring astronaut, Scorch Supernova, initiates a risky rescue mission across the galaxy. However, his impulsive nature leads to complications, leaving him in a dangerous predicament. His resourceful brother, Gary, must then rely on his intelligence and ingenuity to evade adversaries and save Scorch. This intergalactic adventure highlights the importance of both courage and cleverness.
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Cast & crew
Escape from Planet Earth Cast
Brendan Fraser leads the cast, with Sarah Jessica Parker and James Gandolfini. Directed by Callan Brunker; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Callan Brunker
From the director
More from Callan Brunker
More films directed by Callan Brunker, best-rated first: Paw Patrol: The Movie and The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature.
Ratings
Escape from Planet Earth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Escape from Planet Earth 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 57% User score
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Letterboxd 2.3 /5
9 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Plot
Escape from Planet Earth Plot Summary
What happens in Escape from Planet Earth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the remote planet of Baab, an adventurous astronaut named Scorch Supernova, alongside his more measured older brother Gary, serve in the distinguished space organization BASA. While Gary, an expert in mission support, diligently handles the responsibilities, Scorch basks in the spotlight, enjoying their thrilling interstellar escapades. Their bond faces a challenge when BASA Headquarters picks up a distress signal from Earth, referred to as the “Dark Planet” by the Baabians. Despite Gary’s strong advice against sending anyone to respond—warning of the peril that befalls any alien who steps onto human ground—Scorch disregards his brother’s prudent counsel and eagerly accepts the mission.
Full summary
The whole story of Escape from Planet Earth, scene by scene
Box office
Escape from Planet Earth Box Office & Budget
Escape from Planet Earth grossed $74.9 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost. $57 million came from the US and Canada and $17.9 million (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$74.9M
1.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $57M
- International
- $17.9M
- Budget
- $40M
US & Canada 76%
Rest of the world 24%
Videos
Escape from Planet Earth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Escape from Planet Earth.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Escape from 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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What is the name of the planet where Gary and Scorch Supernova come from?
Cars
Cars in Escape from Planet Earth
7 cars on screen, including the AM General HMMWV M1043 and the Chevrolet Step-Van 7 P-10.
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AM General HMMWV M1043 Minor role -
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Willys MB 'Jeep' Minor role
Details
Escape from Planet Earth Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “逃离行星地球” and “逃離地球”.
- Also known as
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- 逃离行星地球
- 逃離地球
- Escape del planeta tierra
- Les Zévadés de l'espace
- Fuga dal pianeta Terra
- Nix wie weg - vom Planeten Erde
- 逃离地球
- Побег с планеты Земля
- Operación escape
- Fuga do Planeta Terra
- Απόδραση από τον Πλανήτη Γη
- แก๊งเอเลี่ยน ป่วนหนีโลก
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- Kahraman Uzaylılar
- הבריחה מכדור הארץ
- Rodzinka nie z tej Ziemi
- A Szörny mentőakció
- Útěk z planety Země
- Útek z planéty Zem
- Cum să evadezi de pe Pământ
- A Fuga do Planeta Terra
- 슈퍼노바 지구 탈출기
- Втеча з планети Земля
- Бягство от планета Земя
- فرار از سیاره زمین
- Bijeg s planeta Zemlje
- Fuyons la planète Terre
- Pabėgimas iš Planetos Žemė
- Bēgšana no planētas Zeme
- Põgenemine Planeedilt Maa
- スペースガーディアン
- Trốn Thoát Khỏi Trái Đất
- 地球人壞壞
- Pobeg s planeta Zemlja
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FAQ
Escape from Planet Earth FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Escape from Planet Earth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Escape from Planet Earth?
Escape from Planet Earth runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Escape from Planet Earth released?
Escape from Planet Earth was released on February 15, 2013.
Who directed Escape from Planet Earth?
Escape from Planet Earth was directed by Callan Brunker.
More films by Callan Brunker Who is in the cast of Escape from Planet Earth?
Escape from Planet Earth stars Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker and James Gandolfini, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Escape from Planet Earth make at the box office?
Escape from Planet Earth grossed $74.9 million worldwide ($57 million domestic, $17.9 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is Escape from Planet Earth rated?
Escape from Planet Earth has 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic, 57% on TMDB and 2.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Escape from Planet Earth have a post-credit scene?
No. Escape from Planet Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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