Amanda & the Alien

1998·Movie
1h 36min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Amanda & the Alien fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

The future and technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

A young Bohemian artist falls in love with a human-eating alien.

Amanda, an employee at an upscale clothing store, is leading a relatively lonely and unremarkable life. All this changes when an alien that's been held a secret military installation excapes by taking over the body of one of the base employees. Amanda finds the fugitive alien and decides to help it hide from the government agents chasing it, a seemingly easy task, as the alien must change host bodies every few days. Will she be able to help her new companion make a clean getaway?
Sci-Fi RomanceAlien EncounterBody SwapGovernment ConspiracyRoad TripCharmingLight-HeartedFriendship

Crew

Directed by:
Karen Eachus, Timothy Bird, Jon Kroll
Written by:
Robert Silverberg, Jon Kroll
Produced by:
Nancy Paloian, Larry Estes, Cindy Morgan
Composed by:
Stan Ridgway, Jane Wiedlin, Alan Howarth

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Amanda & the Alien

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Where can I stream Amanda & the Alien legally?

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Amanda & the Alien is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Amanda & the Alien worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Amanda & the Alien rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Amanda & the Alien?

1 h 36 min

Amanda & the Alien runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Amanda & the Alien in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Amanda & the Alien?

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