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Escape from Planet Earth

2013Movie1 h 29 minPG

AnimationComedy
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic355.3Rotten Tomatoes35%54%
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic355.3Rotten Tomatoes35%54%

Summary

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, brutality or tears.

Movies with

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Cal Brunker
Written by
Cal Brunker, Bob Barlen
Produced by
Jonathan Shestack, Preston Stutzman
Music by
Aaron Zigman

Everyone

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

Facts

February 14, 2013 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
February 14, 2013
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Family, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$75 million
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

The Greys, Suddenly Speaking, Brains and Brawn +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Escape from Planet Earth?"

Questions about Escape from Planet Earth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Escape from Planet Earth?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

In the United States, Escape from Planet Earth streams on Prime, Angel Studios, and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Escape from Planet Earth worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Escape from Planet Earth okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Escape from Planet Earth make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Escape from Planet Earth?

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 Escape from Planet Earth use?

The GreysSuddenly SpeakingBrains and BrawnFaceless GoonsCharacter Catch PhraseInformed AttractivenessPunctuated! For! Emphasis!Red Oni, Blue OniHeroic BuildUgly Guy, Hot WifeLet's Meet the MeatHappily Marriedand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including The Greys, Suddenly Speaking, and Brains and Brawn.