An alien trying to escape from NASA is befriended by a wheelchair-bound boy.
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| Christine Ebersole | ... | Janet Cruise | |
| Jonathan Ward | ... | Michael Cruise | |
| Tina Caspary | ... | Courtney (as Katrina Caspary) | |
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Lauren Stanley | ... | Debbie |
| Jade Calegory | ... | Eric Cruise | |
| Vinnie Torrente | ... | Mitford | |
| Martin West | ... | Wickett | |
| Ivan J. Rado | ... | Zimmerman | |
| Danny Cooksey | ... | Jack Jr | |
| Laura Waterbury | ... | Linda | |
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Jack Eiseman | ... | Splatter Car Driver |
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Barbara Allyne Bennet | ... | Scientist |
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Richard Bravo | ... | Mover #1 |
| Gary Brockette | ... | Doctor #2 | |
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Sherri Stone Butler | ... | Checkout Girl |
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An alien trying to escape from NASA is befriended by a wheelchair-bound boy.
Plot Keywords:
falling into water | handicapped boy | coca cola | product placement | mcdonald's restaurant |Taglines:
Out of this world and into your heart. See more »Parents Guide:
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Performed by Ashford & Simpson
Written by Allee Willis and Danny Sembello
Produced by Ashford & Simpson
Executive Producer Brooks Arthur
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Coca Cola and McDonalds backed the movie, thus the numerous references to both of those products. See more »Goofs
Near the start of the movie, a cameraman reflected in glass screen at the Army lab. See more »Quotes
Debbie: [yelling to Eric after he falls off a cliff in his wheelchair] Swim to the side Eric! Swim!See more »
Alternate Versions
SPOILER: The original Japanese VHS release of features an earlier cut of the film, with an alternative ending. When Eric wheels after the aliens heading back into the shopping mall, a police officer tries to grab him and falls over. This causes his gun to discharge a bullet, striking Eric through the chest and killing him instantly. This explains why Eric is suddenly motionless when the building explodes. In all other versions, it's implied he died from the explosion. There are also some other minor color tinting and editing differences. See more »Soundtracks
Down to EarthPerformed by Ashford & Simpson
Written by Allee Willis and Danny Sembello
Produced by Ashford & Simpson
Executive Producer Brooks Arthur
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
12 August 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$13,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$2,061,464, 14 August 1988Gross USA:
$6,424,112Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$6,424,112Company Credits
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Oh, yeah--just rent it once. Watch it with friends. If not for the fact that it's completely different from ET--this kid's in a wheelchair! If not for the fact that the alien saves the boy as he rolls out of control down a hill! The absolute best (you'll think I'm making this up) the song-and-dance number in the McDonald's (!) featuring the entire football team and cheer-leading squad (!) all in full uniform (!) in an effort to elude the police!!! I was rolling on the floor.