Morons from Outer Space (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Morons from Outer Space is a 1985 sci-fi comedy directed by Mike Hodges, starring James Sikking, George Innes and Griff Rhys Jones. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $441,137 worldwide. Critics gave it 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Original language
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English - After the credits
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What Is Morons from Outer Space About?
The premise of Morons from Outer Space without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four aliens from the planet Blob crash-land on Earth when their spaceship malfunctions. Separated from their intelligent companion, Bernard, the bumbling Desmond, Julian, and Sandra unexpectedly become celebrities in the UK. Bernard’s attempts to reunite with his cohorts are complicated by his own insistence that he is an alien, leading to a string of comical misunderstandings as they navigate life in Arizona.
Morons from Outer Space Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alien
- white coat
- scientist
- bipedal alien
- pen
- trailer
- blonde
- interrogation
- soldier
- jarhead
- man wears a suit and tie
- introduction
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- talking to an inanimate object
- stenographer
- spelling a word out loud
- humming
- pocket squares
- three piece suit
- parody comedy
- ends with a rock concert
- pop star
- celebrity
- idiot
- car pileup
- television reporter
- mental hospital
- spaceship rental company
- crash landing
- rock concert
- falling in love
- lynch mob
- space traveller
- man female alien relationship
- stranded
- lost in space
- fictional tv talk show
- general the military rank
- escape from a menal hospital
- et estraterrestrial
- aristocracy
- stardom
- trip
- rock music performer
- military
- media
- rock star
- outer space
- united states of america
- england
- sneeze
Morons from Outer Space Cast
James Sikking leads the cast, with George Innes and Griff Rhys Jones. Directed by Mike Hodges; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mike Hodges
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Morons from Outer Space Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Morons from Outer Space 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.
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IMDb 4.5 /10
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
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TMDB 47% User score
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Morons from Outer Space Plot Summary
What happens in Morons from Outer Space from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The cosmic adventure kicks off aboard a modest spaceship, where a group of four extraterrestrial beings - Bernard, Sandra, Desmond, and Julian - gather at a refueling station. As boredom settles in during their stay, Bernard decides to step outside for some intergalactic leisure, while the other three embark on an unplanned experiment with the ship’s controls. Little do they know, their casual meddling results in serious repercussions, severing Bernard’s connection to the spacecraft and inadvertently leaving him stranded as they crash-land on a vast blue planet known as Earth.
Full summary
The whole story of Morons from Outer Space, scene by scene
Morons from Outer Space Box Office
Morons from Outer Space grossed $441,137 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$441.1K
- US & Canada
- $441.1K
Morons from Outer Space Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Morons from Outer Space.
How Well Do You Know Morons from Outer Space?
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 quartet of extraterrestrial beings?
Cars in Morons from Outer Space
22 cars on screen, including the 1976 Bedford MK and the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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Morons from Outer Space FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Morons from Outer Space, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Morons from Outer Space?
Morons from Outer Space runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Morons from Outer Space released?
Morons from Outer Space was released on September 20, 1985.
Who directed Morons from Outer Space?
Morons from Outer Space was directed by Mike Hodges.
More films by Mike Hodges Who is in the cast of Morons from Outer Space?
Morons from Outer Space stars James Sikking, George Innes and Griff Rhys Jones, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Morons from Outer Space make at the box office?
Morons from Outer Space grossed $441,137 worldwide.
How is Morons from Outer Space rated?
Morons from Outer Space has 4.5/10 on IMDb, 39 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.
Does Morons from Outer Space have a post-credit scene?
No. Morons from Outer Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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