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Escape from Planet Earth

2013·Movie
1h 29min·PG
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic355.3Rotten Tomatoes35%54%
IMDb5.8Metacritic355.3Rotten Tomatoes35%54%

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High energy.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

The future and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Earth's greatest secrets are about to break out!

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.
Animated Sci-FiFamily AdventureAlien ComedyInterstellar JourneyWholesome EntertainmentCGI AnimationLighthearted FunHeroic RescueBrotherhood Theme

Crew

Directed by:
Cal Brunker
Written by:
Cal Brunker, Tony Leech, Cory Edwards
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Tony Leech
Composed by:
Ben Burtt, Dana Sano, Aaron Zigman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Escape from Planet Earth

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Where can I stream Escape from Planet Earth legally?

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Escape from Planet Earth is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. 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 Escape from Planet Earth worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Escape from Planet Earth rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Escape from Planet Earth?

1 h 29 min

Escape from Planet Earth runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Escape from Planet Earth?

Critics35
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Escape from Planet Earth higher (55) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Escape from Planet Earth a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$75 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $75 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Escape from Planet Earth in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Escape from Planet Earth?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Escape from Planet Earth in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Escape from Planet Earth use?

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TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Escape from Planet Earth, including The Greys, Suddenly Speaking, Brains and Brawn.