My Favorite Martian (1999)

5.1PG93 minDirector: Donald Petrie

1999 comic science fiction film directed by Donald Petrie

My Favorite Martian is a 1999 American science fiction comedy film directed by Donald Petrie, written by Sherri Stoner and Deanna Oliver. The film is loosely based on the 1960s television series of the same name which starred Ray Walston, who also has a supporting role in the film. The film stars Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Daniels, Daryl Hannah, Elizabeth Hurley, Wallace Shawn, and Wayne Knight. A Mickey Mouse Works short, Pluto Gets the Paper: Spaceship, was shown in theaters with it.

My Favorite Martian was released in the United States on February 12, 1999 by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. The film received negative reviews from critics and was a box-office failure, grossing $36.8 million against a $65 million budget.

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What is My Favorite Martian about?
My Favorite Martian (1999) — Life couldn't get much worse for News Producer Tim O'Hara. He humiliates the one he loves, Brace Channing and ends up getting fired by her father. Then, a Martian from Mars arrives in his home. The Martian adopts the name 'Uncle Martin' and becomes friends with Tim, whilst he fix
Is My Favorite Martian based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is My Favorite Martian scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.