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Purple People Eater

  • 19881988
  • UU
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
1K
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Purple People Eater (1988)
A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
Play trailer1:06
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  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Sci-Fi

A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.

IMDb RATING
4.5/10
1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Linda Shayne
  • Writer
    • Linda Shayne
  • Stars
    • Ned Beatty
    • Linda Talcott
    • Bobby Porter
Top credits
  • Director
    • Linda Shayne
  • Writer
    • Linda Shayne
  • Stars
    • Ned Beatty
    • Linda Talcott
    • Bobby Porter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:06
    Official Trailer

    Photos41

    Kimberly McCullough and Bobby Porter in Purple People Eater (1988)
    Neil Patrick Harris in Purple People Eater (1988)
    Neil Patrick Harris and Bobby Porter in Purple People Eater (1988)
    Thora Birch and Bobby Porter in Purple People Eater (1988)
    Thora Birch in Purple People Eater (1988)
    Neil Patrick Harris in Purple People Eater (1988)
    Thora Birch in Purple People Eater (1988)
    Chubby Checker in Purple People Eater (1988)
    Bobby Porter in Purple People Eater (1988)
    Thora Birch in Purple People Eater (1988)
    Thora Birch and Bobby Porter in Purple People Eater (1988)
    Bobby Porter in Purple People Eater (1988)

    Top cast

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    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • Grandpaas Grandpa
    Linda Talcott
    • Purpleas Purple
    Bobby Porter
    Bobby Porter
    • Purpleas Purple
    Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters
    • Ritaas Rita
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris
    • Billy Johnsonas Billy Johnson
    Jimmy Locust
    • Purpleas Purple
    Tim Lawrence
    Tim Lawrence
    • Purpleas Purple
    • (voice)
    Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton
    • Momas Mom
    Chubby Checker
    Chubby Checker
    • Chubby Checkeras Chubby Checker
    Little Richard
    Little Richard
    • Mayoras Mayor
    James Houghton
    James Houghton
    • Dadas Dad
    Thora Birch
    Thora Birch
    • Molly Johnsonas Molly Johnson
    • (as Thora)
    John Brumfield
    • Mr. Noodleas Mr. Noodle
    Molly Cheek
    Molly Cheek
    • Mrs. Orfusas Mrs. Orfus
    Kimberly McCullough
    Kimberly McCullough
    • Donna Orfusas Donna Orfus
    Sheb Wooley
    Sheb Wooley
    • Harvey Skittersas Harvey Skitters
    Shonda Whipple
    • Allisonas Allison
    Lindsay Price
    Lindsay Price
    • Kory Kamimotoas Kory Kamimoto
    • Director
      • Linda Shayne
    • Writer
      • Linda Shayne
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
    • title directed by female
    • slimehouse
    • color in title
    • three word title
    • b sci fi
    • 7 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • U
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sheb Wooley recorded and popularized the song "Purple People Eater" in 1958.
    • Quotes

      Billy Johnson: Grandpa, what's it like to die?

      Grandpa: [pause] I don't know, son.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Taken (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      The Purple People Eater
      Written and performed by Sheb Wooley
      Courtesy of Linda Dotson
      and Channel Music, Inc.

    User reviews17

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    This is an awesome movie! I love purple people eater!
    Purple people eater is a classic! There is no way anyone with a camcorder could do better! I would definitely rent this and watch and take back to my family to see! This movie is really cute and families can sit down and watch it together! Plus, the theme song is off the hook! Anyone who doesn't like it is outta their mind! Every one i know loved it, i haven't heard one bad thing about it, ever. My whole family enjoys it, and their ages rank from 43 to 6! this movie is definitely one of a kind and should be watched by everyone! The purple people eater himself totally rocks, i would highly recommend everyone going out and renting this and taking it back to their families to watch and enjoy! I LOVED IT!!
    helpful•14
    5
    • iamapenguin86
    • Nov 1, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Purple People Eater - Der kleine Lila Menschenfresser
    • Filming locations
      • Fullerton, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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