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Planet 51

2009Movie1 h 31 minPG

AnimationFamily
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic395.3Rotten Tomatoes23%40%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about the future.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Something strange is coming to their planet... Us!

When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.

Feels like

  • Animated Sci-Fi Comedy
  • Family Adventure
  • Alien Encounter
  • Role Reversal Trope
  • Wholesome Humor
  • Lighthearted Exploration
  • Friendship Story
  • Pop Culture References
  • Escapist Fun
  • Suburban Sci-Fi

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad, Marcos Martínez
Written by
Joe Stillman
Produced by
Guy Collins, Ignacio Pérez Dolset
Music by
James Seymour Brett, Chris Brown

Everyone

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Facts

November 19, 2009 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
November 19, 2009
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Spain, United Kingdom
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$105 million
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Hidden in Plain Sight, Affectionate Parody, Keet +9

  • Hidden in Plain Sight
  • Affectionate Parody
  • Keet
  • Robot Buddy
  • Brain Food
  • Artistic License – Space
  • Sitcom Arch-Nemesis
  • All Planets Are Earth-Like
  • Mind Control
  • Strapped to an Operating Table
  • General Ripper
  • Large and in Charge

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Planet 51?"

Questions about Planet 51

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Planet 51?

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, Planet 51 streams on Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Planet 51 worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 23%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Planet 51 okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Planet 51 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Planet 51?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Planet 51 use?

Hidden in Plain SightAffectionate ParodyKeetRobot BuddyBrain FoodArtistic License – SpaceSitcom Arch-NemesisAll Planets Are Earth-LikeMind ControlStrapped to an Operating TableGeneral RipperLarge and in Chargeand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Hidden in Plain Sight, Affectionate Parody, and Keet.