My Favorite Martian 1999
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SplatAmbitious television reporter Tim O'Hara stumbles upon a martian whose spaceship has accidentally crashed on Earth. Thinking this is his ticket to a Pulitzer Prize, Tim makes plans to expose the martian, who, posing as Tim's Uncle Martin, takes human form and has plans of his own. In fact, all of Tim's efforts to divulge the truth are systematically thwarted by the resourceful alien, who ultimately recruits Tim to help him repair his ship for a return to Mars.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Uncle Martin
as Tim O'Hara
as Brace Channing
as Lizzie
as Coleye
as Mrs. Brown
as Mr. Channing
as Armitan
as Felix
as Billy
Director:
Writer:
Sherri Stoner, Deanna Oliver
Stars:
Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Daniels, Elizabeth Hurley, Daryl Hannah, Wallace Shawn, Christine Ebersole, Michael Lerner, Ray Walston, Shelley Malil, Jeremy Hotz,
Genres:
Comedy,Family,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
94 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
My Favorite Martian
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Uncle Martin
as Tim O'Hara
as Brace Channing
as Lizzie
as Coleye
as Mrs. Brown
as Mr. Channing
as Armitan
as Felix
as Billy
as Lenny
as Salesgirl
as Nurplex Kid
as Earl Metz
as Captain Dalton
as Cmdr. Murdoch
as Radar Controller
as Van Gundy
as Prescott
as Dressing Room Woman
as Cool Dude
as KTSC Floor Manager
as Howard Greenly
as News Director
as Muscle Man
as The Seti Group Driver
as Huge Guard
as Big Guard
as Guard at Clearing
as Mrs. Butz
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