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My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988)

 -  Comedy | Sci-Fi  -  9 December 1988 (USA)
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An alien is sent on a secret mission to Earth, where she appears as a gorgeous, attractive, and single lady. Her mission is to make contact with a rather nerdy young scientist, who's quite ... See full summary »

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An alien is sent on a secret mission to Earth, where she appears as a gorgeous, attractive, and single lady. Her mission is to make contact with a rather nerdy young scientist, who's quite overwhelmed by her attentions, and isn't aware of the connection between her arrival and his work. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>

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She's gorgeous, and she's never been kissed. Needless to say, she's from another planet. See more »

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Comedy | Sci-Fi

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9 December 1988 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Mi novia es una extraterrestre  »

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$20,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$13,854,000 (USA)
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Trivia

Some location shooting took place in Thousand Oaks, California. The beach that Celeste sets down in at the start is the same beach from Beverly Hills, 90210. See more »

Goofs

When Celeste is at Ron's party after she first arrives on earth, she does some backflips. While she's doing that, her purse is stuck on her side, then the camera changes angles and her purse isn't on her at all. After she's done her backflips, her purse is back on her shoulder again. See more »

Quotes

Steven Mills: If you want my secrets, you'll eat my sandwich!
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Crazy Credits

After all the credits roll, Jimmy Durante [or, rather, his ghost] says "Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, whereever you are" See more »

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References Popeye the Sailor (1933) See more »

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"Pump Up The Volume"
Written by Steve Young and Martin Young
Performed by M.A.R.R.S.
Courtesy of 4th And Broadway Records
A division of Island Records
By license from 4 A.D. Records
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charming little story
26 October 2001 | by See all my reviews

This movie was fun. I don't know why everyone is ragging on it. Deserving, nerdy guy gets the girl and saves the world. Nice salutes to movies of the '40s. If the plot's weak, it's because there's not much conflict, no diabolical scheming bad guy. The characters are all sweet and real enough that you care about them. Ms. Basinger is pretty, but if you want to see her do sexy, see _Cool World_.


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