Morons from Outer Space
“They came, they saw, they did a little shopping...”
Synopsis
The story begins on a small spaceship docking with a refueling station. On board are a group of four aliens, Bernard, Sandra, Desmond, and Julian. During a particularly tedious period of their stay at the station, the other three begin playing with the ship’s controls while Bernard is outside playing spaceball. They accidentally disconnect his part of the ship, leaving him stranded while they crash into a large blue planet close by...
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Mel Smith
Bernard
Griff Rhys Jones
Graham Sweetley
Joanne Pearce
Sandra Brock
Jimmy Nail
Desmond Brock
Paul Bown
Julian Tope
James B. Sikking
Col. Raymond Laribee, CIA
Dinsdale Landen
Commander Grenville Matteson
André Maranne
Prof. Trousseau
George Innes
Stanley Benson
Tristram Jellinek
Simpson
Miriam Margolyes
Doctor Wallace
John Joyce
Chief Inspector Miller
Mark Lewis Jones
Godfrey
Leonard Fenton
Commissionaire
Joanna Dickens
Lady Farmer
R.J. Bell
Klutz
Peter Whitman
Friborg
Olivier Pierre
Jabowlski
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 18, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
- Original Score
- Peter Brewis
- Original Title
- Morons from Outer Space
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Hodges
Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
Peter Brewis
Phil Meheux
Peter Boyle
Barry Hanson, Verity Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Hodges
Director
Mel Smith
Writer
Griff Rhys Jones
Writer
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
Brian Eatwell
Production Design
David Speed
Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Boyle
Editor
Peter Brewis
Original Music Composer
Barry Hanson
Producer
Paul Weston
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morons from Outer Space
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What is Morons from Outer Space about?
The story begins on a small spaceship docking with a refueling station. On board are a group of four aliens, Bernard, Sandra, Desmond, and Julian. During a particularly tedious period of their stay at the station, the other three begin playing with the ship’s controls while Bernard is outside playing spaceball. They accidentally disconnect his part of the ship, leaving him stranded while they crash into a large blue planet close by...
Who directed Morons from Outer Space?
Morons from Outer Space was directed by Mike Hodges.
Who stars in Morons from Outer Space?
The principal cast of Morons from Outer Space includes Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Joanne Pearce, Jimmy Nail, Paul Bown.
When was Morons from Outer Space released and how long is it?
Morons from Outer Space was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Morons from Outer Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Morons from Outer Space was composed by Peter Brewis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Morons from Outer Space?
Morons from Outer Space holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).