Invaders from Mars (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Invaders from Mars is a 1986 sci-fi horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, starring Timothy Bottoms, Hunter Carson and Laraine Newman. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $4.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Artiflix, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Tobe Hooper
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cannon Film Distributors
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Invaders from Mars About?
The premise of Invaders from Mars without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young boy's quiet life is disrupted when a spaceship lands near his home. Soon, he discovers an alien invasion is underway, and people he knows begin acting strangely, seemingly under the control of the extraterrestrial visitors. Witnessing the escalating crisis and fearing for his own safety, he must find a way to expose the invaders' plans and resist their influence before they conquer Earth.
Invaders from Mars Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boy
- alien
- school nurse
- alien invasion
- sand
- cult film
- psychotronic film
- low budget sci fi movie
- creature feature
- slimehouse
- alien invasion sci fi
- b sci fi
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- no one believes the protagonist
- town
- school
- nurse
- invasion
- remake
- outer space
- nightmare
- spaceship
- bedroom
- space shuttle model
- nasa
- general
- military base
- police
- cave
- electronic music score
- paranoia
- children
- penny
- tunnel
- tripping while fleeing
- shooting star
- schoolteacher
- school bus
- pigtail
- neck
- hangar
- frog
- field trip
- elementary school
- assault rifle
- military
- teacher
- spacecraft
- underground
- surprise ending
- it was all a dream
Where to Watch Invaders from Mars
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Artiflix, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Invaders from Mars Cast
Timothy Bottoms leads the cast, with Hunter Carson and Laraine Newman. Directed by Tobe Hooper; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Tobe Hooper
Also Starring in Invaders from Mars
· 6 moreInvaders from Mars Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Invaders from Mars 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 38% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 33%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 4.4
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TMDB 55% User score
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Invaders from Mars Plot Summary
What happens in Invaders from Mars 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
George Gardner, portrayed by Timothy Bottoms, shares a heartfelt bond with his 12-year-old son, David (played by Hunter Carson), as they marvel at the stars and dream of cosmic adventures. One fateful night, a fierce thunderstorm awakens David, who becomes awestruck by a mysterious alien spacecraft that lands on Copper Hill, right outside their home. George, compelled by curiosity, goes to investigate, but when he returns, he is not the same man.
Full summary
The whole story of Invaders from Mars, scene by scene
Invaders from Mars Box Office
Invaders from Mars grossed $4.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.9M
- US & Canada
- $4.9M
Invaders from Mars Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Invaders from Mars.
How Well Do You Know Invaders from Mars?
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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Who is the main character who witnesses the extraterrestrial spaceship landing?
Cars in Invaders from Mars
20 cars on screen, including the 1960 Ford M151 'MUTT' and the 1983 Ford Mustang.
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AM General M-925 Minor role
Invaders from Mars Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Invaders from Mars (1986)” and “L'invasion vient de Mars”.
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- Invaders from Mars (1986)
- L'invasion vient de Mars
- Invasion vom Mars
- Invasores de Marte
- Támadók a Marsról
- Пришельцы с Марса
- Najeźdźcy z Marsa
- 화성에서 온 침입자
- 火星大接触
- スペースインベーダー
- Invasion fra rummet
- Napadači s Marsa
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- פולשים ממאדים
- Invasion från Mars
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Movies Like Invaders from Mars
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Invaders from Mars, Invasion and Strange Invaders.
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Invaders from Mars 1953 -
Invasion 1965 -
Strange Invaders 1983 -
Invasion Earth: The Aliens Are Here 1988 -
Invasion of the Saucer-Men 1957 -
Invasion of the Body Snatchers 1956 -
It! The Terror from Beyond Space 1958 -
Devil Girl from Mars 1954 -
The Invaders 1995 -
Invaders from Space 1965 -
The Galaxy Invader 1985 -
They Came from Beyond Space 1967
Invaders from Mars FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Invaders from Mars, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Invaders from Mars?
Invaders from Mars runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Invaders from Mars released?
Invaders from Mars was released on June 6, 1986.
Who directed Invaders from Mars?
Invaders from Mars was directed by Tobe Hooper.
More films by Tobe Hooper Who is in the cast of Invaders from Mars?
Invaders from Mars stars Timothy Bottoms, Hunter Carson and Laraine Newman, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Invaders from Mars?
In the US, Invaders from Mars is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Invaders from Mars make at the box office?
Invaders from Mars grossed $4.9 million worldwide.
How is Invaders from Mars rated?
Invaders from Mars has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Invaders from Mars have a post-credit scene?
No. Invaders from Mars has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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