Planet 51 (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Planet 51 is a 2009 animated comedy directed by Javier Abad and Jorge Blanco, starring Seann William Scott, Jessica Biel and Dwayne Johnson. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $105.6 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Animation Feature at the Artios Awards 2010. Critics gave it 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Directors
- Javier Abad , Jorge Blanco and Marcos Martínez
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Planet 51 About?
The premise of Planet 51 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An American astronaut, Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker, finds himself crash-landed on Planet 51, a world populated by little green aliens living in peaceful unawareness of the universe beyond. Chuck's unexpected arrival disrupts their tranquil existence, and he must join forces with his robot companion, Rover, and a friendly alien named Lem. Together, they attempt to evade the planet's authorities and escape before he becomes a permanent exhibit in the Alien Invaders Space Museum.
Planet 51 Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- outer space
- hovercar
- astronomical object in title
- alien
- alien planet
- spacesuit
- scene during end credits
- number in title
- xenomorph
- the human is the alien
- space sci fi
- slimehouse
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- shrekcore
- reference to the nickelodeon kids' choice awards
- ipod
- twix candy bar
- reference to star wars
- reference to luke skywalker
- reference to princess leia
- cg animation
- a113
- 1950s
- 2000s
- number 1 in title
- digit in title
- astronaut
- planet
- teenager
- professor
- general
- spaceship
- cgi animation
- teacher
- computer animation
- green skin
- television reporter
- dance number
- explosion
- troops
- hovercraft
- secret base
- love interest
- activist
- volkswagen
- comic book
- conservatory
- movie premiere
- land rover
- antenna
Planet 51 Cast
Seann William Scott leads the cast, with Jessica Biel and Dwayne Johnson. Directed by Javier Abad, Jorge Blanco and Marcos Martínez.
- Co-director Javier Abad
- Co-director Jorge Blanco
- Co-director Marcos Martínez
More from the Directors of Planet 51
One more film directed by the directors of Planet 51: Luck.
Planet 51 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Planet 51 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 23% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 59% User score
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Planet 51 Plot Summary
What happens in Planet 51 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
Outside the theater lies Glipforg, a vibrant town on Planet 51, where little green aliens lead lives reminiscent of the 1950s in America. Among them is Lem (Justin Long), a teenage alien thrilled to start his new job at the planetarium museum. His best friend Skiff (Seann William Scott), a devoted fan of the “Humaniacs” movie series and owner of the local comic book store, eagerly supports Lem.
As Lem arrives home, he curiously inquires about Neera (Jessica Biel), his long-time crush living next door. The atmosphere is bustling with excitement as Lem’s family hosts a barbecue with the neighbors, including Neera. However, his attempts to ask her out are constantly interrupted by her free-spirited friend Glar (Alan Marriott).
Full summary
The whole story of Planet 51, scene by scene
Planet 51 Box Office & Budget
Planet 51 grossed $105.6 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $42.2 million came from the US and Canada and $63.5 million (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$105.6M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $42.2M
- International
- $63.5M
- Budget
- $70M
Planet 51 Awards & Nominations
Planet 51 earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Animation Feature at the Artios Awards 2010.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Artios Awards 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Animation Feature
Planet 51 Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Planet 51 - Trailer #2
- Trailer Planète 51 - Bande Annonce - VF
How Well Do You Know Planet 51?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the teenage alien protagonist?
Cars in Planet 51
11 cars on screen, including the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the Willys unknown.
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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
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1950 Ford Custom De Luxe Minor role -
1951 Plymouth Cambridge Minor role
Planet 51 Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Planeetta 51” and “Planète 51”.
- Also known as
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- Planeetta 51
- Planète 51
- Planeta 51
- Πλανήτης 51
- Az 51-es bolygó
- 外星Planet51
- Планета 51
- 51-es bolygó
- Planéta 51
- Gezegen 51
- 51号星球
- Πλανήτης 51: Επισκέπτης Από Τη Γη
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- פלאנט 51
- 플래닛 51
- سیاره ۵۱
- บุกโลกคนตัวเขียว
- Planeet 51
- プラネット51
- 51號星球
- الكوكب 51
- Hành Tinh 51
- Planēta 51, პლანეტა 51
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Planet 51 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Planet 51, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Planet 51?
Planet 51 runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Planet 51 released?
Planet 51 was released on November 20, 2009.
Who directed Planet 51?
Planet 51 was directed by Javier Abad, Jorge Blanco and Marcos Martínez.
More films by Javier Abad Who is in the cast of Planet 51?
Planet 51 stars Seann William Scott, Jessica Biel and Dwayne Johnson.
How much did Planet 51 make at the box office?
Planet 51 grossed $105.6 million worldwide ($42.2 million domestic, $63.5 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is Planet 51 rated?
Planet 51 has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Was Planet 51 nominated for any awards?
Planet 51 received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Planet 51 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Planet 51 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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