Meet Dave (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Meet Dave is a 2008 adventure comedy directed by Brian Robbins, starring Eddie Murphy and Elizabeth Banks. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $51.3 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Brian Robbins
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Meet Dave About?
The premise of Meet Dave without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An alien spaceship, also named Dave, unexpectedly crash-lands in New York City and transforms into a human to observe and understand human customs. This miniaturized vessel was created by Captain Eddie, and as "Dave" navigates life on Earth, he brings a blend of intergalactic humor and charm to the vibrant cityscape. The comedy follows his awkward and endearing attempts to adapt to a completely new way of living.
Meet Dave Cast
Eddie Murphy leads the cast, with Elizabeth Banks. Directed by Brian Robbins.
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Director Brian Robbins
More from Brian Robbins
More films directed by Brian Robbins, best-rated first: Varsity Blues, Hard Ball, Good Burger and The Perfect Score.
Meet Dave Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Meet Dave 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 35%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 53% User score
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Meet Dave Plot Summary
What happens in Meet Dave 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 celestial ballet unfolds across the vastness of space, a dazzling blue orb races towards Earth, colliding with a satellite before dramatically entering the life of young Josh Morrison, played by Austyn Lind Myers. Nestled in his New York City apartment, Josh’s excitement burgeons as he peers through his telescope, fixated on this mysterious object plummeting toward him. Unbeknownst to his mother, Gina Morrison, who remains oblivious to the impending adventure and distracted by worries about a baseball game that threatens to spoil the day, Josh’s fascination deepens as the orb crashes into his room and lodges itself in his fishbowl.
Full summary
The whole story of Meet Dave, scene by scene
Meet Dave Box Office & Budget
Meet Dave grossed $51.3 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 86% of what it cost. $11.8 million came from the US and Canada and $39.5 million (77%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$51.3M
86% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $11.8M
- International
- $39.5M
- Budget
- $60M
Meet Dave Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Meet Dave.
How Well Do You Know Meet Dave?
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 that Captain Dave is based on?
Cars in Meet Dave
15 cars on screen, including the 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and the 2001 Chevrolet Impala.
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1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Important role -
2001 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
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1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
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Meet Dave FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Meet Dave, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Meet Dave?
Meet Dave runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Meet Dave released?
Meet Dave was released on July 11, 2008.
Who directed Meet Dave?
Meet Dave was directed by Brian Robbins.
More films by Brian Robbins Who is in the cast of Meet Dave?
Meet Dave stars Eddie Murphy and Elizabeth Banks.
How much did Meet Dave make at the box office?
Meet Dave grossed $51.3 million worldwide ($11.8 million domestic, $39.5 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is Meet Dave rated?
Meet Dave has 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Meet Dave have a post-credit scene?
No. Meet Dave has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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