Doin' Time on Planet Earth
“A story of teenage alienation.”
Synopsis
Ryan Richmond is an eccentric teenager living with his mother, father, sister and brother in the Holiday Inn they own in Sunnyvale, Arizona, the prune capital of the world. Is it any wonder that he wants to go to Saudi Arabaia for college and leave Sunnyvale far, far behind? He spends his days at school with his sex-obsessed best friend Dan Forrester and lusts after Lisa Winston, the sexy lounge singer who his parents have hired to perform at the Holiday Inn. Stuck without a date for his brother's wedding to a senator's daughter, Ryan goes to a computer dating service, which asks him such questions as "Can you breathe foreign substances?" Soon, Ryan is told that he may be an alien stuck on Earth along with thousands of others. Soon, Charles and Edna Pinsky show up and tell him that he may an alien prince meant to lead his brethren home. And that's when things get out of control...
Top Cast
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Ryan Richmond
Andrea Thompson
Lisa Winston
Martha Scott
Virginia Camalier
Adam West
Charles Pinsky
Hugh Gillin
Fred Richmond
Matt Adler
Dan Forrester
Timothy Patrick Murphy
Jeff Richmond
Candice Azzara
Edna Pinsly
Isabelle Walker
Jenny Camalier
Gloria Henry
Mary Richmond
Paula Irvine
Marilyn Richmond
Hugh O'Brian
Richard Camalier
Roddy McDowall
Minister
Maureen Stapleton
Helium Balloon Saleslady
Dominick Brascia
The Jock
Kellie Martin
Sheila
Charles Matthau
Gregg Christie
Steve Peterson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Matthau
- Screenplay & Story
- Darren Star
- Original Score
- Dana Kaproff
- Original Title
- Doin' Time on Planet Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Matthau
Darren Star, Jeffrey A. Mueller, Andrew Licht
Dana Kaproff
Tim Suhrstedt
Sharyn L. Ross, Alan Balsam
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Sharyn L. Ross
Editor
Curtis A. Schnell
Production Design
Reve Richards
Costume Design
Alan Balsam
Editor
Darren Star
Screenplay
Charles Matthau
Director
Yoram Globus
Producer
Menahem Golan
Producer
Tim Suhrstedt
Director of Photography
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 Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doin' Time on Planet Earth
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What is Doin' Time on Planet Earth about?
Ryan Richmond is an eccentric teenager living with his mother, father, sister and brother in the Holiday Inn they own in Sunnyvale, Arizona, the prune capital of the world. Is it any wonder that he wants to go to Saudi Arabaia for college and leave Sunnyvale far, far behind? He spends his days at school with his sex-obsessed best friend Dan Forrester and lusts after Lisa Winston, the sexy lounge singer who his parents have hired to perform at the Holiday Inn. Stuck without a date for his brother's wedding to a senator's daughter, Ryan goes to a computer dating service, which asks him such questions as "Can you breathe foreign substances?" Soon, Ryan is told that he may be an alien stuck on Earth along with thousands of others. Soon, Charles and Edna Pinsky show up and tell him that he may an alien prince meant to lead his brethren home. And that's when things get out of control...
Who directed Doin' Time on Planet Earth?
Doin' Time on Planet Earth was directed by Charles Matthau.
Who stars in Doin' Time on Planet Earth?
The principal cast of Doin' Time on Planet Earth includes Nicholas Strouse, Andrea Thompson, Martha Scott, Adam West, Hugh Gillin.
When was Doin' Time on Planet Earth released and how long is it?
Doin' Time on Planet Earth was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Doin' Time on Planet Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doin' Time on Planet Earth was composed by Dana Kaproff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doin' Time on Planet Earth?
Doin' Time on Planet Earth holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).