Morons from Outer Space (1985)
English science fiction comedy film directed by Mike Hodges
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m 86 min
- Released
- 20 September 1985
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Morons from Outer Space has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 20 September 1985. It is directed by Mike Hodges and stars Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith and Jimmy Nail.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Cast
- Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith, Jimmy Nail, James Sikking, Paul Bown, Dinsdale Landen, George Innes, Mark Lewis Jones, Leonard Fenton, André Maranne
- Editing
- Peter Boyle
- Music
- Peter Brewis
- Production
- EMI Films
- Distribution
- Thorn EMI Plc, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- £5 million
- Filmed in
- Pinewood Studios
- Country
- United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 September 1985
- First shown
- 29 March 1985 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Morons from Outer Space?
Morons from Outer Space has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes, or 86 min.
When did Morons from Outer Space release?
Morons from Outer Space released on 20 September 1985.
Who directed Morons from Outer Space?
Morons from Outer Space is directed by Mike Hodges.
Who is in the cast of Morons from Outer Space?
The cast of Morons from Outer Space includes Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith, Jimmy Nail, James Sikking, Paul Bown and Dinsdale Landen.
Where can I watch Morons from Outer Space online?
Morons from Outer Space streams on Netflix.
What is the budget of Morons from Outer Space?
The budget of Morons from Outer Space is reported as £5 million.
What is Morons from Outer Space rated in the US?
Morons from Outer Space is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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