Planet 51
“Something strange is coming to their planet... Us!”
Synopsis
When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-02
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Justin Long
Lem (voice)
Dwayne Johnson
Chuck Baker (voice)
Jessica Biel
Neera (voice)
Seann William Scott
Skiff (voice)
Gary Oldman
General Grawl (voice)
John Cleese
Professor Kipple (voice)
Freddie Benedict
Eckle (voice)
Alan Marriott
Glar (voice)
Mathew Horne
Soldier #1 (voice)
James Corden
Soldier #2 (voice)
Alan Cumming
Alien Mailman (voice)
Frank Welker
Ripley / Rover (voice)
Jim Cummings
Lem's Dad (voice)
Renée Zellweger
Lem's Mom (voice)
Candi Milo
Teacher (voice)
Lewis Macleod
Additional Voices (voice)
Rupert Degas
Additional Voices / Chief Gorlock (voice) (uncredited)
Rebecca Front
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 9, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$104.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.5x
+$34.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Blanco
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Stillman, Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad, Ignacio Pérez Dolset, Marcos Martínez
- Original Score
- Chris Brown, James Seymour Brett
- Original Title
- Planet 51
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $104.9M
- Production Studios
- Ilion Animation Studios, Handmade Films, Atresmedia Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Blanco
Joe Stillman, Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad, Ignacio Pérez Dolset, Marcos Martínez
Chris Brown, James Seymour Brett
Alex Rodríguez
Ignacio Pérez Dolset, Guy Collins, Mercedes Gamero, Peter D. Graves, Michael Maker
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Stillman
Writer
Jorge Blanco
Director
Ignacio Pérez Dolset
Producer
Guy Collins
Producer
Alex Rodríguez
Editor
Julian Muñoz Romero
Production Design
James Seymour Brett
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Planet 51
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Planet 51 about?
When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.
Who directed Planet 51?
Planet 51 was directed by Jorge Blanco.
Who stars in Planet 51?
The principal cast of Planet 51 includes Justin Long, Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Seann William Scott, Gary Oldman.
When was Planet 51 released and how long is it?
Planet 51 was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Planet 51?
Planet 51 had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $104.9M at the worldwide box office (1.5 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Planet 51?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Planet 51 was composed by Chris Brown, James Seymour Brett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Planet 51?
Planet 51 holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).