My Favorite Martian (1999)
My Favorite Martian is a 1999 comedy movie directed by Donald Petrie, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Daniels and Elizabeth Hurley.
Ambitious television reporter Tim O'Hara stumbles upon a martian whose spaceship has accidentally crashed on Earth. Thinking this is his ticket to a Pulitzer Prize, Tim makes plans to expose the martian, who, posing as Tim's Uncle Martin, takes human form and has plans of his own. In fact, all of Tim's efforts to divulge the truth are systematically thwarted by the resourceful alien, who ultimately recruits Tim to help him repair his ship for a return to Mars.
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What is My Favorite Martian about?
Ambitious television reporter Tim O'Hara stumbles upon a martian whose spaceship has accidentally crashed on Earth. Thinking this is his ticket to a Pulitzer Prize, Tim makes plans to expose the martian, who, posing as Tim's Uncle Martin, takes human form and has plans of his own. In fact, all of Tim's efforts to divulge the truth are systematically thwarted by the resourceful alien, who ultimately recruits Tim to help him repair his ship for a return to Mars.
When was My Favorite Martian released?
My Favorite Martian was released on 11 February 1999.
How long is My Favorite Martian?
My Favorite Martian runs 1h 34m.
Who made My Favorite Martian?
My Favorite Martian was directed by Donald Petrie.
Where can I watch My Favorite Martian?
My Favorite Martian is available on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch My Favorite Martian
Stream: Disney Plus
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Martin
- Jeff Daniels as Tim O'Hara
- Elizabeth Hurley as Brace Channing
- Daryl Hannah as Lizzie
- Wallace Shawn as Coleye
- Christine Ebersole as Mrs. Brown
- Michael Lerner as Mr. Channing
- Ray Walston as Armitan
- Shelley Malil as Felix
- Jeremy Hotz as Billy
- T.K. Carter as Lenny
- Dawn Maxey as Salesgirl