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Spaced Invaders

1990·Movie
1h 40min·PG
30
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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

The future and pop culture

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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For years, science has speculated on the existence of intelligent life in space... Now, there is living proof there is no such thing.

A crew of Martians overhears a radio broadcast of Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" coming from Earth, and, thinking the Martian fleet is attacking Earth, they land their broken-down ship in a backwater mid-American town. As luck would have it, they land on Halloween and get mistaken for trick-or-treaters. Comedy ensues as the Martians try to get taken seriously.
Family-Friendly Sci-Fi Comedy90s NostalgiaMistaken IdentityAlien AdventureHalloween SettingLighthearted HumorRetro Special EffectsWholesome EntertainmentB-Movie Charm

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Spaced Invaders legally?

Spaced Invaders is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spaced Invaders worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 8%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spaced Invaders rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Spaced Invaders?

1 h 40 min

Spaced Invaders runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spaced Invaders?

Critics23
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Spaced Invaders higher (52) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Spaced Invaders a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$15 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 5.1 times its budget.

What language is Spaced Invaders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spaced Invaders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spaced Invaders in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Spaced Invaders use?

Torches and PitchforksWPUNBack from the BrinkMeanwhile, Back at the…Puny EarthlingsButt-MonkeyDouble TakeCute MachinesAliens in CardiffJuggling Loaded GunsCassandra TruthMore Dakkaand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for Spaced Invaders, including Torches and Pitchforks, WPUN, Back from the Brink.