Spaced Invaders (1990)

8% of critics liked it
(12 reviews)
42% of users liked it
(6,417 ratings)

This slapstick parody of space movies chronicles the riotous exploits of a group of dim-bulbed, misguided aliens under the mistaken impression that they are supposed to invade the Earth after they hear a rebroadcast of Orson Welles' notorious "War of the Worlds" one Halloween night. Thinking they… More This slapstick parody of space movies chronicles the riotous exploits of a group of dim-bulbed, misguided aliens under the mistaken impression that they are supposed to invade the Earth after they hear a rebroadcast of Orson Welles' notorious "War of the Worlds" one Halloween night. Thinking they are late, they rush in with their ramshackle spaceship and end up in Big Bean, Illinois, a peaceful midwestern town. Naturally after they announce they want to kill the "Earth scum," the residents want to kill them. Fortunately, the town sheriff and his daughter try to keep the moronic Martians safe and help their captain get them safely back in space. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed By: Patrick Read Johnson
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 27, 1990 Wide
On DVD: Sep 3, 2002

Critic Reviews

Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Painful sci-fi comedy.
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
"Disney hits rock-bottom"

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Featured Audience Ratings

Tim S

Silly but fun.
Megan S

I don't care what anybody says about this movie...it was one of my favorites when I was growing up!
Curtis L

Prepare to die earthling. Boy, I can't believe I loved this once.
Jason S

I thought this was pretty funny as a kid. I don't know how well it would hold up today though.
Michael G

The Nicholson alien is the worst. It could be even worse than this movie.
Leo L

Very funny!
Anthony V

So much potential. . .wasted.

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Cast

            Douglas Barr as Sheriff Sam Hoxly

            Royal Dano as Old Man Wrenchmuller

            Ariana Richards as Kathy Hoxly

            J.J. Anderson as Brian "Duck"

            Gregg Berger as Steve W. Klembecker

            Wayne Alexander as Vern

            Joe Alaskey as Dr. Ziplock

            Fred Applegate as Russell Pillsbury

            Jimmy Briscoe as Capt. Bipto

            Debbie Lee Carrington as Dr. Ziplock

            Tony Cox as Pez

            Patrika Darbo as Mrs. Vanderspool

            James Eustermann as Clown

            Adam Hansley as Pig Kid

            Justin Henry as Dody

            Patrick Read Johnson as Commander and Enforcer Drone

            Bruce Lanoil as Pez

            Tommy Madden as Giggywig

            Kent Minault as Dumb Guy

            Barry O'Neill as Clown Kid

            Rose Parenti as Old Wife

            Tony Pope as Giggywig

            Hal Riddle as Old Guy

            Casey Sander as Radio Announcer

            Kirk R. Thatcher as Spiff

            Ryan Todd as Sid Ghost

            Glen Vernon as Old Guy

            Tonya Lee Williams as Ernestine

            Jeff Winkless as Capt. Bipto

            William Holmes as Dumb Guy

            Kevin Thompson as Blaznee/Voice of Blaznee
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