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Meet Dave

  • 2008
  • PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
45K
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Eddie Murphy in Meet Dave (2008)
This is the first theatrical trailer for Meet Dave, directed by Brian Robbins.
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Quirky ComedyRomantic ComedySlapstickAdventureComedyFamilyRomanceSci-Fi

A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman... Read allA crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.

  • Director
    • Brian Robbins
  • Writers
    • Rob Greenberg
    • Bill Corbett
  • Stars
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Elizabeth Banks
    • Gabrielle Union
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    45K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian Robbins
    • Writers
      • Rob Greenberg
      • Bill Corbett
    • Stars
      • Eddie Murphy
      • Elizabeth Banks
      • Gabrielle Union
    • 151User reviews
    • 124Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Eddie Murphy
    Eddie Murphy
    • Dave…
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Gina Morrison
    Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union
    • No. 3 - Cultural Officer
    Scott Caan
    Scott Caan
    • Dooley
    Ed Helms
    Ed Helms
    • No. 2 - 2nd In Command
    Kevin Hart
    Kevin Hart
    • No. 17
    Mike O'Malley
    Mike O'Malley
    • Knox
    Pat Kilbane
    Pat Kilbane
    • No. 4 - Security Officer
    Judah Friedlander
    Judah Friedlander
    • Engineer
    Marc Blucas
    Marc Blucas
    • Mark
    Jim Turner
    Jim Turner
    • Doctor
    Austyn Myers
    Austyn Myers
    • Josh Morrison
    • (as Austyn Lynd Myers)
    Adam Tomei
    Adam Tomei
    • No. 35
    Brian Huskey
    Brian Huskey
    • Lieutenant Right Arm
    Shawn Christian
    Shawn Christian
    • Lieutenant Left Arm
    Rob Moran
    • ER Doctor
    Jane Bradbury
    • No. 81 - Female Crew
    Brad Wilson
    • Lieutenant Right Leg
    • Director
      • Brian Robbins
    • Writers
      • Rob Greenberg
      • Bill Corbett
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    • Trivia
      To promote the movie, the studio put a big Eddie Murphy head on a trailer to tour the US.
    • Goofs
      The NYPD doesn't have jurisdiction on Liberty Island; it's federal land.
    • Quotes

      Dave: Welcome to Old Navy.

    • Crazy credits
      There's a dancing montage between the cast during the beginning of credits roll.
    • Connections
      Edited into What Happens in Vegas (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Protect Ya Neck
      Written by Ghostface Killah (as Dennis Coles), RZA (as Robert Diggs), The GZA (as Gary Grice), U-God (as Lamont Hawkins), Inspectah Deck (as Jason Hunter), Method Man (as Clifford Smith) and Raekwon (as Corey Woods)

      Performed by Wu-Tang Clan

      Courtesy of Loud Records and The RCA Records Label

      By arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment

    User reviews151

    Featured review

    A great family comedy for everyone

    This film is about an alien spaceship coming to Earth to find the Orb. The crew learns about the Earth culture, people and emotions along the way.

    "Meet Dave" captures on the cultural shock of aliens coming to Earth. Just like humans going to another country, aliens don't quite now what do do or say in another planet! It also mixes emotional elements. The relationship between Gina and Dave is convincingly portrayed, and they have great chemistry with each other. The scenes in the theme park is heartwarming, and the dance scene is pure fun! The plot is imaginative, clean and fun. It has so many good lines, such as the ones making fun of the names Google and Yahoo. The plot is funny and entertaining, and the best part of it is that it makes sense! I am so tired of silly comedies, filled with grossed out toilet jokes. "Meet Dave" is a refreshing change in the comedy genre.

    I thoroughly enjoyed "Meet Dave". I think the low ratings are from the haters who have not watched the film, just like people giving a "1" to a Paris Hilton film without watching it. This film totally deserves a much higher rating.
    • Gordon-11
    • Aug 9, 2008
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 11, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Starship Dave
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • New Regency Productions
      • Friendly Films (II)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,803,254
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,251,918
      • Jul 13, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $51,339,567
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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