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What Planet Are You From?

  • 20002000
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  • 1h 45m
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5.6/10
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A human-looking alien from a highly advanced but emotionless all-male society is sent to Earth to impregnate a woman and bring the child back to their planet. The alien ends up falling in lo... Read allA human-looking alien from a highly advanced but emotionless all-male society is sent to Earth to impregnate a woman and bring the child back to their planet. The alien ends up falling in love there. A suspicious F.A.A. Agent targets him.A human-looking alien from a highly advanced but emotionless all-male society is sent to Earth to impregnate a woman and bring the child back to their planet. The alien ends up falling in love there. A suspicious F.A.A. Agent targets him.
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  • Director
    • Mike Nichols
  • Writers
    • Garry Shandling(story)
    • Michael Leeson(story)
    • Ed Solomon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Garry Shandling
    • Annette Bening
    • John Goodman
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  • Director
    • Mike Nichols
  • Writers
    • Garry Shandling(story)
    • Michael Leeson(story)
    • Ed Solomon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Garry Shandling
    • Annette Bening
    • John Goodman
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    • 95User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    What Planet Are You From?
    Trailer 2:18
    What Planet Are You From?

    Photos71

    A so-called typical Earth woman
    Harold demonstrates communicating with the Earth female
    Garry Shandling stars as Harold Anderson
    Harold and Graydon
    Annette Bening stars as Susan Hart
    John Goodman appears as FAA investigator Roland Jones
    Perry and Harold
    Perry and Helen
    Helen & Perry
    Director Mike Nichols with stars Greg Kinnear and Garry Shandling
    What Planet Are You From? (2000)
    What Planet Are You From? (2000)

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    Garry Shandling
    Garry Shandling
    • Harold Andersonas Harold Anderson
    Annette Bening
    Annette Bening
    • Susanas Susan
    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • Roland Jonesas Roland Jones
    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Perry Gordonas Perry Gordon
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Graydonas Graydon
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Rebeccaas Rebecca
    Danny Zorn
    Danny Zorn
    • Randyas Randy
    Harmony Smith
    Harmony Smith
    • Ritaas Rita
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins
    • Don Fiskas Don Fisk
    Linda Fiorentino
    Linda Fiorentino
    • Helen Gordonas Helen Gordon
    Caroline Aaron
    Caroline Aaron
    • Nadineas Nadine
    Nora Dunn
    Nora Dunn
    • Madelineas Madeline
    Cricky Long
    • Janiceas Janice
    Camryn Manheim
    Camryn Manheim
    • Alisonas Alison
    Ann Cusack
    Ann Cusack
    • Lizas Liz
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Doreenas Doreen
    Richard Minchenberg
    Richard Minchenberg
    • Dr. Weitzmanas Dr. Weitzman
    Drinda Lalumia
    • Drunken Ladyas Drunken Lady
    • Director
      • Mike Nichols
    • Writers
      • Garry Shandling(story) (screenplay)
      • Michael Leeson(story) (screenplay)
      • Ed Solomon(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Mike Nichols and Garry Shandling did not get along well during the filming of this movie. Mike Nichols would get very frustrated with Garry Shandling's method acting.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Graydon: You appear intelligent, but when you open your mouth the effect is spoiled.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credits, we hear the familiar "humming" sound and Susan's voice saying, "Oh, Christ! Turn that thing off."
    • Alternate versions
      The German DVD only runs 87 minutes. At least 3 scenes from the trailer are missing. The subplots involving Linda Fiorentino and John Goodman's characters are mostly deleted.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Drowning Mona/My Dog Skip/What Planet Are You From?/The Next Best Thing/Miss Julie (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Lady Marmalade
      Written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan

      Performed by LaBelle

      Courtesy of Epic Records

      By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews95

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    Top review
    Space Oddity.
    The new film from director Mike Nichols who did such classics as THE GRADUATE, and WORKING GIRL. Now his newest film is a sort of a different pace for him, it's still a comedy but it has science fiction mixed in with it. Nichols newest film is is WHAT PLANET ARE YOU FROM? This is a intresting sort of film since it mixes AMERICAN PIE with MEN IN BLACK. PLANET is about a alien from a planet far away, where there are only men. The leader, (Ben Kingsley)decides that it's time to start breeding and to begin taking over Earth. A alien is chosen, and it's Harold (Garry Shandling), who goes to Earth to help the future of his planet. Harold arrives in Phoenix to find his lucky future mate. He meets a slimy and cold co-worker (Greg Kinnear)who gives Harold tips on how to meet, "one night stand" women. When they go to a alcholic annonymous meeting, Harold meets a woman who he feels fits his profile (Annette Bening). But Harold then discovers what it's really like to live on Earth, and what Earth women are really like. Meanwhile, a Federal Avation Agent (John Goodman) is tracking down the mysterous "jolts" with the airplanes that Harold caused. I did enjoy this film for so many reasons. 1.) It was filmed in Phoenix, (where I live) and it was fun spotting the locations on where they shot the film. 2.) The acting by everyone is good. Garry Shandling does a great job playing the lead. At times he is really give a convincing performance by acting weird, like a alien would. Anette Bening (playing a real estate agent again) is also great, giving a good performance. And I also enjoyed John Goodman as the agent determine to pursade the unwelcome guest. 3.) The cinematography by Michael Ballius and production design by Bo Welch was great, since they also both worked on MEN IN BLACK. 4.) The jokes are very dry in this film, yet they do work and succeed. At times they can be cruel, but they are funny. and 5.) Believe it or not, the film does have a heart in it, which does make it meanningful. For a "screwball" style comedy with very good sets and special effects, PLANET succeeds. However, at time the story does get disjointed and some actors appear and disappear, when you would like to see more of them. But overall, it is entertaining and funny. I don't think teens would enjoy it, but the older adults will giggle as they see the poor reproductive

    organ that Shandling's character has. This is a funny film, and I do suggest to catch it when one gets the chance. It's not a classic, but it is very enjoyable. **** (out of five)
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    • Release date
      • March 3, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 你混那個星球的
    • Filming locations
      • Phoenix, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
      • Columbia Pictures
      • What Planet Are You From? Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,291,602
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,008,746
      • Mar 5, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,145,677
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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