Summary
When an overconfident teen alien gets behind the controls of a spaceship, he must attempt to abduct a slumbering farmer under the watchful eye of a critical instructor. But abducting humans requires precision and a gentle touch, and within a few missteps it's painfully clear why more humans don't go missing every year.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 79GoodWatch 78
Audience score88%
IMDb7.7
Letterboxd · 33 K ratings3.6/5
Reach
Streams in 8 countries, rent or buy in 4 more
Released
2006
December 28, 2006
20 years ago
Genres
FamilyAnimationScience FictionComedyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- GUnited States
Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismDirecting · 1
- Gary Rydstrom Director, Writer, Sound
Writing · 2
- Jeff Pidgeon Story
- Maxwell Brace IV Story
Production · 4
- John Lasseter Executive Producer
- Osnat Shurer Executive Producer
- Katherine Sarafian Producer
- Becky Neiman-Cobb Production Assistant
Editing · 2
- Steve Bloom Editor
- Anthony J. Greenberg Assistant Editor
Sound · 1
- Michael Giacchino Original Music Composer
Art · 1
- Mark Cordell Holmes Production Design
Visual Effects · 2
- Steven Clay Hunter Animation
- Edwin Chang Simulation & Effects Artist
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