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Mars Attacks!

  • 19961996
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
231K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
948
5
Pierce Brosnan, Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Danny DeVito, and Annette Bening in Mars Attacks! (1996)
Jack Nicholson, Pierce Brosnan
Play trailer2:16
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ComedySci-Fi
Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor.Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor.Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
231K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
948
5
    • Tim Burton
  • Writers
    • Len Brown(trading card series)
    • Woody Gelman(trading card series)
    • Wally Wood(trading card series)
  • Stars
    • Jack Nicholson
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Sarah Jessica Parker
    • Tim Burton
  • Writers
    • Len Brown(trading card series)
    • Woody Gelman(trading card series)
    • Wally Wood(trading card series)
  • Stars
    • Jack Nicholson
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Sarah Jessica Parker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 525User reviews
    • 139Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
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    • Awards

    Videos2

    Mars Attacks! (1996) Official Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:16
    Watch Mars Attacks! (1996) Official Trailer #1
    A Guide to the Films of Tim Burton
    Clip 2:11
    Watch A Guide to the Films of Tim Burton

    Photos152

    Jack Nicholson and Glenn Close in Mars Attacks! (1996)
    Pierce Brosnan in Mars Attacks! (1996)
    Jack Nicholson in Mars Attacks! (1996)
    Pierce Brosnan, Jack Nicholson, and Rod Steiger in Mars Attacks! (1996)
    The Martian Ambassador greets Congress unexpectedly.
    Pierce Brosnan, Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Danny DeVito, and Annette Bening in Mars Attacks! (1996)
    Pierce Brosnan, Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Danny DeVito, and Annette Bening in Mars Attacks! (1996)
    Christina Applegate and Kevin Mangan in Mars Attacks! (1996)
    Jim Brown and Janice Rivera in Mars Attacks! (1996)
    Lisa Marie in Mars Attacks! (1996)
    Michael J. Fox and Sarah Jessica Parker in Mars Attacks! (1996)
    Jack Nicholson in Mars Attacks! (1996)

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    Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson
    • President James Dale…
    Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan
    • Professor Donald Kessler
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    • Nathalie Lake
    Annette Bening
    Annette Bening
    • Barbara Land
    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • First Lady Marsha Dale
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Rude Gambler
    Martin Short
    Martin Short
    • Press Secretary Jerry Ross
    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Jason Stone
    Rod Steiger
    Rod Steiger
    • Gen. Decker
    Tom Jones
    Tom Jones
    • Tom Jones
    Lukas Haas
    Lukas Haas
    • Richie Norris
    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Taffy Dale
    Jim Brown
    Jim Brown
    • Byron Williams
    Lisa Marie
    Lisa Marie
    • Martian Girl
    Sylvia Sidney
    Sylvia Sidney
    • Grandma Florence Norris
    Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield
    • Gen. Casey
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Louise Williams
    Jack Black
    Jack Black
    • Billy Glenn Norris
      • Tim Burton
    • Writers
      • Len Brown(trading card series)
      • Woody Gelman(trading card series)
      • Wally Wood(trading card series)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      To make the Martian Girl costume as smooth as possible, it had no zipper or buttons on it. Lisa Marie had to be sewn into it every day before filming of her scenes in it could even began.
    • Goofs
      The shape of the President's tie changes several times during his "Little people... why can't we all just... get along?" speech to the Martian Leader. This is an in-joke reference to a similar continuity error with Jack Nicholson in the film A Few Good Men (1992).
    • Quotes

      Grandma Florence Norris: They blew up Congress! Ha ha ha ha!

    • Crazy credits
      A Martian spaceship flies around the opening Warner Brothers logo.
    • Alternate versions
      A television ad for the film had Marsha Dale saying (over the decision of what to do about the Martians): "Kick the crud out of 'em!" which was an edit to what she said in its theatrical version: "Kick the crap out of 'em!"
    • Connections
      Edited from Ghostbusters II (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
      Written by Rupert Holmes

      Performed by Rupert Holmes

      Courtesy of MCA Records

      By Arrangement with MCA Special Markets and Products

    User reviews525

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    7/10
    Wacky, far out crazy funny film that pays homage to 50's sci-fi.
    Always been a Tim Burton fan was hooked after his directing of "Batman"(89) and "Batman Returns"(92) and this entry from 1996 "Mars Attack" even though not his greatest is a carefree and fun little watch. As if your a fan of Burton's and like old comics and sci- fi then this wacky homage is enjoyable as from up above all across the galaxy call them aliens, Martians, or little green men these guys have invaded earth from the angry red hot Mars planet! These creatures also are about mean business as they are armed with gun rays that fry any human in their path. The special effects are pretty decent for 1996 and the humor and writing was funny and spot on. The Slim like green brain Martians have even outsmarted the U. S. federal government(2 out of 3 branches of the government are working for us and that ain't bad!). The acting and cast chemistry is top notch with all pros and all stars with Annette Bening, Glenn Close, Danny DeVito, Michael J. Fox, Martin Short, Tom Jones, Natalie Portman, Jim Brown and an eye candy treat with Sarah Jessica Parker(before her "Sex and the City" days) as a sexy colored bra wearing news reporter and interviewer. And last but not least the great and all time best Jack Nicholson as you guessed it the President of the United States! Overall funny watch and carefree feel good sci-fi comedy that doesn't take things or it's self to serious. Still a view for any Burton fan as the all star cast help make the film a watch too.
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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1996 (United States)
      • United States
      • Warner Bros.
      • English
      • French
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    • Filming locations
      • Red Lake, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Tim Burton Productions
      • Warner Bros.
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    • 1 hour 46 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
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