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Morons from Outer Space

  • 19851985
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 30m
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4.5/10
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Morons from Outer Space (1985)
A trio of moronic aliens crash-land on Earth and become celebrities,
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  • Comedy
  • Sci-Fi
A trio of moronic aliens crash-land on Earth and become celebrities, while a fourth alien, who arrives separately, finds himself ignored.A trio of moronic aliens crash-land on Earth and become celebrities, while a fourth alien, who arrives separately, finds himself ignored.A trio of moronic aliens crash-land on Earth and become celebrities, while a fourth alien, who arrives separately, finds himself ignored.
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
2K
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  • Director
    • Mike Hodges
  • Writers
    • Griff Rhys Jones
    • Mel Smith
  • Stars
    • Mel Smith
    • Griff Rhys Jones
    • Joanne Pearce
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mike Hodges
  • Writers
    • Griff Rhys Jones
    • Mel Smith
  • Stars
    • Mel Smith
    • Griff Rhys Jones
    • Joanne Pearce
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 38User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 3:16
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    Photos33

    Mel Smith in Morons from Outer Space (1985)
    Morons from Outer Space (1985)
    Mel Smith in Morons from Outer Space (1985)
    Kathy Ireland in Morons from Outer Space (1985)
    James Sikking in Morons from Outer Space (1985)
    Paul Bown, Jimmy Nail, Joanne Pearce, and Griff Rhys Jones in Morons from Outer Space (1985)
    Paul Bown, Jimmy Nail, Joanne Pearce, and Griff Rhys Jones in Morons from Outer Space (1985)
    Paul Bown, Dinsdale Landen, Joanne Pearce, and Griff Rhys Jones in Morons from Outer Space (1985)
    Paul Bown, Jimmy Nail, and Joanne Pearce in Morons from Outer Space (1985)
    Paul Bown, Jimmy Nail, and Joanne Pearce in Morons from Outer Space (1985)
    Mel Smith in Morons from Outer Space (1985)
    Paul Bown, Jimmy Nail, Joanne Pearce, and Griff Rhys Jones in Morons from Outer Space (1985)

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    Mel Smith
    Mel Smith
    • Bernardas Bernard
    Griff Rhys Jones
    Griff Rhys Jones
    • Graham Sweetleyas Graham Sweetley
    Joanne Pearce
    • Sandra Brockas Sandra Brock
    Jimmy Nail
    Jimmy Nail
    • Desmond Brockas Desmond Brock
    Paul Bown
    • Julian Topeas Julian Tope
    James Sikking
    James Sikking
    • Col. Raymond Laribee, CIAas Col. Raymond Laribee, CIA
    • (as James B. Sikking)
    Dinsdale Landen
    Dinsdale Landen
    • Commander Grenville Mattesonas Commander Grenville Matteson
    Tristram Jellinek
    • Simpsonas Simpson
    George Innes
    George Innes
    • Stanley Bensonas Stanley Benson
    John Joyce
    • Chief Inspector Milleras Chief Inspector Miller
    Mark Lewis Jones
    Mark Lewis Jones
    • Godfreyas Godfrey
    • (as Mark Jones)
    Leonard Fenton
    • Commissionaireas Commissionaire
    André Maranne
    André Maranne
    • Prof. Trousseauas Prof. Trousseau
    • (as Andre Maranne)
    Joanna Dickens
    • Lady Farmeras Lady Farmer
    R.J. Bell
    R.J. Bell
    • Klutzas Klutz
    Peter Whitman
    • Friborgas Friborg
    Olivier Pierre
    • Jabowlskias Jabowlski
    Edward Wiley
    • Laribee's Aideas Laribee's Aide
    • Director
      • Mike Hodges
    • Writers
      • Griff Rhys Jones
      • Mel Smith
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    • Trivia
      To receive a PG certificate the film was extensively re-edited by the distributor, and the finished product was then cut further by the BBFC to remove cocaine footage and references. In total 6 minutes 10 secs were edited from the film.
    • Goofs
      In the view showing the landing on Earth of Bernard after he and his chair were ejected from the spacecraft, the crane used to drop the actor in front of the camera can briefly be seen at the top of the screen.
    • Quotes

      Television Presenter: [Referring to the Morons] Commander Matteson added that they were highly-intelligent and potentially dangerous.

      Desmond Brock: [Disgusted] Highly intelligent?

    • Connections
      Referenced in Clive Anderson Talks Back: Episode #2.7 (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Iron Maiden
      Written by Steve Harris

      Performed by Iron Maiden

      Courtesy of Sanctuary Music, Ltd.

    User reviews38

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    Top review
    5/10
    The concept was better than the result
    This movie is a mixed bag and more than a little disappointing. The well-known Brit TV comedy pair from Alas Smith and Jones (Mel Smith and Gryff Rhys-Jones) co-star here but sadly have almost no scenes together. The story concept is that aliens have landed on Earth who are just not very bright. Earthlings look to them for technological answers to our problems and/or the wisdom of higher beings, but, well, they're just not very bright, especially having mislaid their leader (Mel Smith) the one of them with half a clue. He spends half the movie trying to catch up with his group, although the script gives him very little interesting to do along the way. Meanwhile, the aliens have been revealed to the public and create a media sensation, leading greedy music management types to attempt to cash in on their fame, despite their having no talent, in addition to being just not very etc. etc. If it sounds like a one joke movie it is, and it works its one joke to death while generating few laughs. The result is rather slap-dash and unsatisfying - there are a few funny bits scattered here and there, but there seems to be the potential for a much better and funnier Brit Com in this concept than we ultimately get. I wanted to love this movie based upon the cast (musician Jimmy Nail also appears) and the title, but I didn't and I warn anybody considering watching it to lower expectations drastically.
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    • dave13-1
    • Apr 13, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • MGM Studios (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Space Cracks
    • Filming locations
      • UK
    • Production companies
      • Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
      • Calendar Productions
      • Hanstoll Enterprise
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $441,137
    • Gross worldwide
      • $441,137
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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