Coneheads
"You may not notice them at first, but they are among us."
Originally released in 1993. Coneheads is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by Steve Barron. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, and Michael McKean
Synopsis
A pair of aliens arrive on Earth to prepare for invasion, but crash instead. With enormous cone-shaped heads, robotlike walks and an appetite for toilet paper, aliens Beldar and Prymatt don't exactly blend in with the population of Paramus, N.J. But for some reason, everyone believes them when they say they're from France.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (994 votes)
Budget
$33M
Production budget
Box Office
$21.3M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dan Aykroyd
as Beldar
Jane Curtin
as Prymatt
Michael McKean
as Gorman Seedling, INS Deputy Commissioner
Laraine Newman
as Laarta
Jason Alexander
as Larry Farber
Lisa Jane Persky
as Lisa Farber
Chris Farley
as Ronnie the Mechanic
David Spade
as Eli Turnbull, INS Agent
Sinbad
as Otto
Phil Hartman
as Marlax
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $33,000,000
- Revenue
- $21,274,717
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coneheads about?
A pair of aliens arrive on Earth to prepare for invasion, but crash instead. With enormous cone-shaped heads, robotlike walks and an appetite for toilet paper, aliens Beldar and Prymatt don't exact...
Who directed Coneheads?
Coneheads was directed by Steve Barron.
How long is Coneheads?
Coneheads has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Coneheads released?
Coneheads was released on July 23, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Coneheads?
The main cast of Coneheads includes Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Michael McKean, Laraine Newman, Jason Alexander.
Is Coneheads worth watching?
Coneheads has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 994 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.