Mars Needs Moms (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mars Needs Moms is a 2011 animated comedy directed by Simon Wells, starring Seth Green, Joan Cusack and Dan Fogler. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $39.2 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Simon Wells
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Budget
- $150M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Mars Needs Moms About?
The premise of Mars Needs Moms without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Martians discover that their own planet lacks adequate maternal figures, they begin abducting human moms. Nine-year-old Milo’s mom is among those taken, prompting him to embark on a perilous journey to the alien world. He hitches a ride on a Martian spaceship and, with the help of an unlikely earthman and a courageous Martian girl, navigates dangerous landscapes to rescue her. Milo must use his wit to overcome the extraterrestrial captors and reunite with his family.
Mars Needs Moms Cast
Seth Green leads the cast, with Joan Cusack and Dan Fogler. Directed by Simon Wells.
- Director Simon Wells
Mars Needs Moms Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mars Needs Moms 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 4.2
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.2 /5
72 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.4 /5
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Mars Needs Moms Plot Summary
What happens in Mars Needs Moms from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the unassuming eyes of Mars’ technologically sophisticated Martians scan the Earth’s terrain, they accidentally encounter a poignant scene: a mother striving to guide her wayward son, Milo, towards responsibility. The Supervisor, captivated by this glimpse into humanity, hatches a bold plan to transport the mother back to their planet, intending to distill her essence to create the next generation of nanny-bots meant for raising Martian offspring. Meanwhile, on Earth, Milo, who has been confined to his room for the egregious offense of giving his cat Cujo a plate of broccoli, declares to his mother that life would be better without her - a hurtful remark that deeply wounds her maternal heart.
Full summary
The whole story of Mars Needs Moms, scene by scene
Mars Needs Moms Box Office & Budget
Mars Needs Moms grossed $39.2 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 26% of what it cost. $21.4 million came from the US and Canada and $17.8 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$39.2M
26% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $21.4M
- International
- $17.8M
- Budget
- $150M
Mars Needs Moms Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mars Needs Moms.
How Well Do You Know Mars Needs Moms?
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 action does Milo take that leads to him being confined to his room?
Cars in Mars Needs Moms
1 car on screen: the 1973 Chevrolet Step-Van.
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1973 Chevrolet Step-Van Background role
Mars Needs Moms Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Mars Needs Mums” and “Milo På Mars”.
- Also known as
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- Mars Needs Mums
- Milo På Mars
- Des Mamans pour Mars
- Mães Precisam-se... em Marte
- Marte Precisa de Mães
- Milo sur Mars
- 火星救母记
- 火星搶走阿媽
- Milo su Marte
- Marslılar
- Annem ve Ben
- Тайна красной планеты
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- Milo und Mars
- Marte necesita madres
- Άρης Καλεί Μαμά
- 火星需要妈妈
- Milo mot Mars
- Anyát a Marsra
- Máma mezi Marťany
- Марсу требају маме
- דרושות אמהות במאדים
- Kohti Marsia
- ภารกิจแอบจิ๊กตัวแม่บนดาวมฤตยู
- Matki w mackach Marsa
- 少年マイロの火星冒険記
- Майло на Марс
- Мами застрягли на Марсі
- 화성은 엄마가 필요해
- مریخ به مادر نیاز دارد
- Marsui reikia mamų
- Marte Necesita Mamás
- ميلو ورحلة الانقاذ
- Mamy na Mars
- Mămici pentru Marte
- Sao Hỏa Cần Mẹ
- 搶救老媽大作戰
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Mars Needs Moms FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mars Needs Moms, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mars Needs Moms?
Mars Needs Moms runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Mars Needs Moms released?
Mars Needs Moms was released on March 11, 2011.
Who directed Mars Needs Moms?
Mars Needs Moms was directed by Simon Wells.
More films by Simon Wells Who is in the cast of Mars Needs Moms?
Mars Needs Moms stars Seth Green, Joan Cusack and Dan Fogler.
How much did Mars Needs Moms make at the box office?
Mars Needs Moms grossed $39.2 million worldwide ($21.4 million domestic, $17.8 million international) on a budget of $150 million.
How is Mars Needs Moms rated?
Mars Needs Moms has 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic, 59% on TMDB and 2.2/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Mars Needs Moms have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Mars Needs Moms has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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