Spaced Invaders movie poster

Spaced Invaders

"For years, science has speculated on the existence of intelligent life in space... Now, there is living proof there is no such thing."

April 27, 1990 1h 40m 4.7/10 (80 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Spaced Invaders is a comedy/family film. directed by Patrick Read Johnson.

Starring Douglas Barr, Royal Dano, and Ariana Richards

Synopsis

A crew of Martians overhears a radio broadcast of Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" coming from Earth, and, thinking the Martian fleet is attacking Earth, they land their broken-down ship in a backwater mid-American town. As luck would have it, they land on Halloween and get mistaken for trick-or-treaters. Comedy ensues as the Martians try to get taken seriously.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 27, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 4.7/10 Mixed (80 votes)
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Budget $3M Production budget
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Box Office $15.4M 5.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$15,369,573

Production Companies

  • Touchstone Pictures
  • Silver Screen Partners IV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spaced Invaders about?

A crew of Martians overhears a radio broadcast of Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" coming from Earth, and, thinking the Martian fleet is attacking Earth, they land their broken-down ship in a back...

Who directed Spaced Invaders?

Spaced Invaders was directed by Patrick Read Johnson.

How long is Spaced Invaders?

Spaced Invaders has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Spaced Invaders released?

Spaced Invaders was released on April 27, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Spaced Invaders?

The main cast of Spaced Invaders includes Douglas Barr, Royal Dano, Ariana Richards, J.J. Anderson, Gregg Berger.