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Martians Go Home

  • 1989
  • PG-13
  • 1h 29m
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3.2/10
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Martians Go Home (1989)
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Song writer Mark Devereaux accidentally calls millions of green Martians to invade Earth. No they aren't dangerous, just wise-cracking, intrusive, pain in neck, annoyances. No one can escape... Read allSong writer Mark Devereaux accidentally calls millions of green Martians to invade Earth. No they aren't dangerous, just wise-cracking, intrusive, pain in neck, annoyances. No one can escape their distracting influence. It's up to Mark to figure out how they got here, and most im... Read allSong writer Mark Devereaux accidentally calls millions of green Martians to invade Earth. No they aren't dangerous, just wise-cracking, intrusive, pain in neck, annoyances. No one can escape their distracting influence. It's up to Mark to figure out how they got here, and most importantly, how to get rid of them before they drive everyone crazy!

  • Director
    • David Odell
  • Writers
    • Fredric Brown
    • Charles S. Haas
  • Stars
    • Randy Quaid
    • Margaret Colin
    • Anita Morris
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.2/10
    864
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    • Director
      • David Odell
    • Writers
      • Fredric Brown
      • Charles S. Haas
    • Stars
      • Randy Quaid
      • Margaret Colin
      • Anita Morris
    • 16User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Mark Devereaux
    Margaret Colin
    Margaret Colin
    • Sara Brody
    Anita Morris
    Anita Morris
    • Dr. Jane Buchanan
    John Philbin
    John Philbin
    • Donny
    Ronny Cox
    Ronny Cox
    • The President
    Timothy Stack
    Timothy Stack
    • Seagrams
    Bruce French
    Bruce French
    • Elgins
    Gerrit Graham
    Gerrit Graham
    • Stan Garrett
    Dean Devlin
    Dean Devlin
    • Joe Fledermaus
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Mr. Kornheiser
    Nicky Katt
    Nicky Katt
    • Hippie
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • Cop
    Steve Blacknell
    • Game Show Host
    Allan Katz
    • Melvin Knudson
    Cynthia Ettinger
    Cynthia Ettinger
    • Dr. Jane's Patient
    Brent Hinkley
    Brent Hinkley
    • Dr. Jane's Patient
    Steve Ruggles
    • Dr. Jane's Patient
    James Terry
    • Dr. Jane's Patient
    • Director
      • David Odell
    • Writers
      • Fredric Brown
      • Charles S. Haas
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    6dave-2150

    In Some Ways Better Than the Book

    I liked the book, and thought that the movie was one of the very rare instances in which the movie made parts of it better (the choice of final annoying song and dance number, turning the Martians from all looking alike into a troupe of mostly talented stand-up comedians, the method of sending them home).

    Still, the fact that a sci-fi comedy book from over 50 years ago could be made into an even remotely entertaining and relevant movie says a lot about the quality of the novel.

    It's not Spaceballs, Hitchhiker's Guide, or Galaxy Quest, but it's still mostly funny.

    Plus, I always love Gerrit Graham.
    1jmreyen

    The worst movie ever

    This is the worst movie ever made. The acting is poor, the story is neither funny nor does it make any sense and what is supposed to be comical is only annoying and tedious. While watching I developed a strong aggression against the little green men who jumped out of every corner preferably in the most embarrassing situations. I have no clue why I continued to watch this movie until the end, but for the first time in my life a felt a great relief when a movie was over.

    I hope that by writing this comment I save a few innocent souls from watching this botch and risking permanent damage to their sense of humor.
    1zsenorsock

    Mars Needs Writers!

    This is a horrible, unfunny film. The real tragedy here is that it is based on a funny, popular novel by the late Fredric Brown. Brown is a terrific writer of both science fiction and mystery novels. This was his most popular novel and did not deserve such a fate. Look for the book in your libraries. Look for this movie in your toilet. Senor Sock go.to/senor_
    1jman0

    Forget this and get the book

    As I say in the summary, forget this sorry excuse for a movie and get the book instead. I Bet you can get it at a very low price anywhere.

    The acting in this movie is just horrible. The martians are annoying, but not the way they are in the book, they're annoying 'cause they're plain awful, both in acting and characterization. I've never liked remakes, but this a movie that really should be remade. In fact, all copies of this crap should be burnt, so people can forget about it and greet a new version.

    If you want something for a Sunday of hangover fun, rent it, but don't complain if your brain melts...
    2Aaron1375

    I can not believe this was based on a novel.

    The movie is rather bad and an unfunny comedy. The story, man has this song he writes and plays, somehow this song is like an invitation to Martians, the title characters. These characters are basically annoying, obnoxious, and dreadfully unfunny. And guess what? They are the whole point of the film and drag the movie down with them. So most of the movie is the humans trying to get rid of them and then accepting them when the one guy who summoned them finally figures out how to get rid of them. Rob Snieder I think is one of the Martians, however, most of them are all the same. Rather indistinct, painted green and doing the same bit as all the others. Randy Quaid plays the lead guy, the one who did the accidental invitation. He also has the most problem with said aliens, as they are extremely irritating it makes one wonder how other characters seem to not have a problem with them. They magically appear at very awkward times and proceed to ruin intimate moments and any moment they are in. All this and this movie is supposed to be a comedy and it is highly unfunny.

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    • Trivia
      Rob Schneider's first film.
    • Quotes

      [after discovering that the Martians read minds and then blab your innermost secrets to your friends and neighbors]

      Mark Devereaux: It was like being invaded by people in your fourth-grade ethics textbook.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits end there is a brief scene, in which the Venusians (The indigenous inhabitants of Venus) inadvertently summon the Martians.
    • Connections
      Features Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      The Lady of Spain
      Composed by Tolchard Evans and Stanley Damerell (as Erell Reaves) and Robert Hargreaves (as Erell Reaves)

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gröna gubbar i Hollywood
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Edward R. Pressman Productions
      • Martians
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $129,778
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $129,778
      • Apr 22, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $129,778
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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