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Invaders from Mars

1986Movie1 h 40 minPG

Horror
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic564.4Rotten Tomatoes38%32%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic564.4Rotten Tomatoes38%32%

Summary

A boy tries to stop aliens that have taken over his town and are brainwashing its inhabitants.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Tobe Hooper
Written by
Dan O'Bannon, Don Jakoby
Produced by
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by
Christopher Young

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 6, 1986 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
June 6, 1986
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
136 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Invaders from Mars?"

Questions about Invaders from Mars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Invaders from Mars?

PrimeKanopyFandango at Home FreeFawesomeTubi TVYOW.tvArtiflix

In the United States, Invaders from Mars streams on Prime and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Invaders from Mars worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 56).

Is Invaders from Mars okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Invaders from Mars scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is Invaders from Mars plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Invaders from Mars a box office flop?

Budget$12 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 41% of its budget.