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My Favorite Martian

1999·Movie
1h 34min·PG
36
WeakGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Kept in the background

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

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About

The martian has landed. There goes the neighborhood.

Ambitious television reporter Tim O'Hara stumbles upon a martian whose spaceship has accidentally crashed on Earth. Thinking this is his ticket to a Pulitzer Prize, Tim makes plans to expose the martian, who, posing as Tim's Uncle Martin, takes human form and has plans of his own. In fact, all of Tim's efforts to divulge the truth are systematically thwarted by the resourceful alien, who ultimately recruits Tim to help him repair his ship for a return to Mars.
Family-Friendly ComedyLight-HeartedClassic 90s SlapstickSilly AnticsHarmless FunFeel-Good MovieEscapist EntertainmentNostalgic Vibes

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream My Favorite Martian legally?

My Favorite Martian is included with a subscription to Disney+ 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 My Favorite Martian worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Favorite Martian rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is My Favorite Martian?

1 h 34 min

My Favorite Martian runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Favorite Martian?

Critics23
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate My Favorite Martian higher (48) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was My Favorite Martian a box office hit?

Budget$65 million
Box office$37 million

No. It cost about $65 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.

What language is My Favorite Martian in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch My Favorite Martian?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Favorite Martian in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Favorite Martian use?

Self-Destruct MechanismLiving ClothesReactive Continuous ScreamDoes This Remind You of Anything?Fan DisserviceDespair Event HorizonDouble Standard: Abuse, Female on MaleCassandra TruthPardon My KlingonAdaptational UglinessOh, Crap!Voluntary Shapeshiftingand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 storytelling tropes for My Favorite Martian, including Self-Destruct Mechanism, Living Clothes, Reactive Continuous Scream.