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My Favorite Martian (1999)

"The martian has landed. There goes the neighborhood."

5.6 β˜…19991h 34mEN
ComedyFamilyScience Fiction

Directed by Donald Petrie

Rating

5.6/10

Runtime

1h 34m

Language

EN

Release

February 11, 1999

Director

Donald Petrie

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 Ti...

Cast

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Uncle Martin

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Tim O'Hara

Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Hurley

Brace Channing

Daryl Hannah

Daryl Hannah

Lizzie

Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn

Coleye

Christine Ebersole

Christine Ebersole

Mrs. Brown

Michael Lerner

Michael Lerner

Mr. Channing

Ray Walston

Ray Walston

Armitan

Shelley Malil

Shelley Malil

Felix

Jeremy Hotz

Jeremy Hotz

Billy

T.K. Carter

T.K. Carter

Lenny

Dawn Maxey

Dawn Maxey

Salesgirl

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into My Favorite Martian (1999), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

πŸ›‘ Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of My Favorite Martian. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

πŸ† Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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