The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999)

An anthropologist from an alien planet provides voice-over commentary for a documentary look at human courtship, mating, and reproduction: "complex, perverse, tragically beautiful: the ... See full summary »

Director:

Jeff Abugov

Writer:

Jeff Abugov

Stars:

David Hyde Pierce, Mackenzie Astin, Carmen Electra

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Hyde Pierce	...	Narrator (voice)
Mackenzie Astin	...	The Male (Billy)
Carmen Electra	...	The Female (Jenny Smith)
Markus Redmond	...	The Male's Friend (Jimmy)
Lucy Liu	...	The Female's Friend (Lydia)
Lisa Rotondi	...	The Female's Slutty Friend (Lana)
Sharon Wyatt	...	The Male's Mother
Jack Kehler	...	The Male's Father
Leo Rossi	...	The Female's Father
Antonette Saftler	...	The Female's Mother
Marc Blucas	...	The Female's Ex-Boyfriend
Anne Gee Byrd	...	The Female's Boss
Eric Kushnick	...	The Female's Brother
Linda Porter	...	The Wise Old Woman
Tyler Abugov	...	The Female's Fantasy Son

Storyline

An anthropologist from an alien planet provides voice-over commentary for a documentary look at human courtship, mating, and reproduction: "complex, perverse, tragically beautiful: the earthbound human." The commentary gets some of the details comically wrong (explaining the slap on a newborn's back: "they don't like the looks of the child so they beat it"), but gets right the overall idea. We follow Billy and Jenny from their meeting at a club, initial misunderstandings, his losing her phone number, finally connecting, walks on the beach, soulful talks, meeting each other's parents, friends' advice, and the gradual taking of the relationship to new levels.

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Plot Keywords:

voice over | vomiting | narration | the human body | sperm | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality and language

Details

Official Sites:

Welb Film Pursuits / Jeff Abugov

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 September 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

A földlakók nemi élete

Filming Locations:

2598 Sierra Creek Rd, Agoura, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Earthbound Human Productions Inc.,SearchParty Films,Welb Film Pursuits Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jeff Abugov got his inspiration for the film after watching a nature documentary on the mating habits of animals.

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Goofs

When we first see the newborn, there is no umbilical cord. A few shots later, the doctors cut the umbilical cord.

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Quotes

Narrator: [at the movies] Human females enjoy stories about one person dying slowly. The males prefer stories of many people dying quickly.

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Crazy Credits

Helicopter Did you see any helicopter scenes?

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Connections

References Swingers (1996)

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Soundtracks

2-Nite
Words and Music by Michael Bramon
Produced and Performed by Michael Bramon and the Groove Fanatics

User Reviews

Surprisingly funny. This is a perfect party movie to rent with some friends.

Some terrifically oddball comments from David Hyde Pierce as an alien commenting on the human mating ritual. Though the story is really follows all of the stereotypes about how people meet (and mate.) There's plenty of great humor, and a few really great laughs. And Carmen Electra... On top of being spectacularly beautiful, she's a decent actress. She first surprised me on the TV show "Just Shoot Me" with her great sense of timing and delivery. I'd love to see more of her in funny roles.

This is a perfect party movie.