Spaced Invaders
“For years, science has speculated on the existence of intelligent life in space... Now, there is living proof there is no such thing.”
Synopsis
A crew of Martians overhears a radio broadcast of Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" coming from Earth, and, thinking the Martian fleet is attacking Earth, they land their broken-down ship in a backwater mid-American town. As luck would have it, they land on Halloween and get mistaken for trick-or-treaters. Comedy ensues as the Martians try to get taken seriously.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Spaced Invaders (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-11
Top Cast
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Douglas Barr
Sam
Royal Dano
Wrenchmuller
Ariana Richards
Kathy
J.J. Anderson
Brian (Duck)
Gregg Berger
Klembecker
Wayne Alexander
Vern
Fred Applegate
Russell
Patrika Darbo
Mrs. Vanderspool
Tonya Williams
Ernestine
William Holmes
Dumb Guy #1
Kevin Thompson
Blaznee
Jimmy Briscoe
Captain Bipto
Tony Cox
Pez
Debbie Lee Carrington
Dr. Ziplock
Tommy Madden
Giggywig
Jeff Winkless
Captain Bipto (voice)
Bruce Lanoil
Pez (voice)
Joe Alaskey
Dr. Ziplock (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 21, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.12x
+$12.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Read Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Lawrence Alexander
- Original Title
- Spaced Invaders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.4M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Read Johnson
Scott Lawrence Alexander, Patrick Read Johnson
James L. Carter
Daniel Gross, Seth Gaven
Luigi Cingolani
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Read Johnson
Director
Patrick Read Johnson
Writer
James L. Carter
Director of Photography
Luigi Cingolani
Producer
Daniel Gross
Editor
Seth Gaven
Editor
Scott Lawrence Alexander
Screenplay
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
John Knoll
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spaced Invaders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spaced Invaders about?
A crew of Martians overhears a radio broadcast of Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" coming from Earth, and, thinking the Martian fleet is attacking Earth, they land their broken-down ship in a backwater mid-American town. As luck would have it, they land on Halloween and get mistaken for trick-or-treaters. Comedy ensues as the Martians try to get taken seriously.
Who directed Spaced Invaders?
Spaced Invaders was directed by Patrick Read Johnson.
Who stars in Spaced Invaders?
The principal cast of Spaced Invaders includes Douglas Barr, Royal Dano, Ariana Richards, J.J. Anderson, Gregg Berger.
When was Spaced Invaders released and how long is it?
Spaced Invaders was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Spaced Invaders?
Spaced Invaders had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $15.4M at the worldwide box office (5.12 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spaced Invaders?
Spaced Invaders 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.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).