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

After leaving the movie theater, Billy and Jenny have already reached their parked car, opened the car door, and are about to get in when they are confronted by her ex-boyfriend. The next moment she says "just walk away" and she and Billy do just that, ostensibly to ignore and avoid the ex-boyfriend. Why didn't they just finish getting into the car and drive off? Where are they walking? It makes no sense.

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Quotes

The Male's Mother a: She's so nice!
The Male: Yeah, yeah she is nice.
The Male's Father: She has beautiful eyes.
The Male: Thank you.
The Male's Father: So, did you fuck her?
The Male's Mother a: What the hell's the matter with you?
The Male's Father: What? What? What did I say? I asked if he fucked her.
The Male's Mother a: Of course he's fucked her! Wouldn't you fuck her? Hell, I'd fuck her and I'm not even into that!
The Male: Mom!
The Male's Mother a: What? I'm defending you! Your father's the one causing the trouble!
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Crazy Credits

This motion picture is a work of fiction. The characters and events portrayed in this motion picture are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to any persons, whether living, dead, or Earthbound is entirely coincidental. (Except for the weird looking brown creature. You know who you are.)

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Connections

References Swingers (1996)

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Soundtracks

Distant World
Words and Music by Michael Bramon
Produced and Performed by Michael Bramon and the Groove Fanatics

User Reviews

Risque ...... but bloody funny!

Bored, nothing to do, love a laugh, well this could be the perfect gap filler. Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (MHOTEH) could have quickly degenerated into the usual 'tit flick', but thanks to some very clever writing & the superb narration of David Hyde-Pierce this movie is lifted above others of its genre. I won't spoil MHOTEH by commenting on various scenes, however, the birth scene is not to be missed. Reality TV, who needs it!. A word of warning though, there is some very strong language & some very visual sex scenes, so discretion is required for younger viewers.