My Favorite Martian (film)

My Favorite Martian
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDonald Petrie
Written by
Based onMy Favorite Martian
by John L. Greene
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyThomas E. Ackerman
Edited byMalcolm Campbell
Music byJohn Debney
Production
company
Distributed byBuena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date
  • February 12, 1999 (1999-02-12)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$65 million[1]
Box office$36.8 million[1]

My Favorite Martian is a 1999 American science fiction comedy film directed by Donald Petrie, written by Sherri Stoner and Deanna Oliver The film is loosely based on the 1960s television series of the same name which starred Ray Walston, who also supporting role. The film stars Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Daniels, Daryl Hannah, Elizabeth Hurley, Wallace Shawn, and Wayne Knight. A Mickey Mouse Works short, Pluto Gets The Paper: Spaceship, was shown in theaters with it.

My Favorite Martian was released in the United States on February 12, 1999. The film received negative reviews from critics and was a box-office failure, grossing $36.8 million against a $65 million budget.

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