Mars Needs Moms
“Mom needs a little space.”
Synopsis
When Martians suddenly abduct his mom, mischievous Milo rushes to the rescue and discovers why all moms are so special.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-23
Top Cast
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Seth Green
Milo (performance capture)
Seth Robert Dusky
Milo (voice) (as Seth Dusky)
Joan Cusack
Mom (voice)
Dan Fogler
Gribble (voice)
Breckin Meyer
Alien (voice)
Elisabeth Harnois
Ki (voice)
Tom Everett Scott
Milo's Dad (voice)
Mindy Sterling
Supervisor (voice)
Julene Renee
Martian (voice)
Raymond Ochoa
Martian Hatchling (voice)
Robert Ochoa
Martian Hatchling (voice)
Ryan Ochoa
Martian Hatchling (voice)
Amber Gainey Meade
Martian
Dee Bradley Baker
Two-Cat (uncredited)
Adam Jennings
Martian
Aaron Rapke
Martian
Jacquie Barnbrook
Martian
Kevin Cahoon
Wingnut
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.26x
-$111M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Wells
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Wells, Wendy Wells
- Original Score
- John Powell
- Original Title
- Mars Needs Moms
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $39M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, ImageMovers Digital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Wells
Simon Wells, Wendy Wells, Berkeley Breathed
John Powell
Robert Presley
Wayne Wahrman
Steven J. Boyd, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Wells
Screenplay
Simon Wells
Director
Garrett Warren
Stunt Coordinator
Benjamin Feder
Costume Design
Steven J. Boyd
Producer
Jack Rapke
Producer
Doug Chiang
Production Design
Steve Starkey
Producer
Robert Presley
Director of Photography
Wayne Wahrman
Editor
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Robert Zemeckis
Producer
Wendy Wells
Screenplay
Kevin Baillie
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 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 Mars Needs Moms
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mars Needs Moms about?
When Martians suddenly abduct his mom, mischievous Milo rushes to the rescue and discovers why all moms are so special.
Who directed Mars Needs Moms?
Mars Needs Moms was directed by Simon Wells.
Who stars in Mars Needs Moms?
The principal cast of Mars Needs Moms includes Seth Green, Seth Robert Dusky, Joan Cusack, Dan Fogler, Breckin Meyer.
When was Mars Needs Moms released and how long is it?
Mars Needs Moms was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mars Needs Moms?
Mars Needs Moms had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $39M at the worldwide box office (0.26 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Mars Needs Moms?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mars Needs Moms was composed by John Powell.
Is Mars Needs Moms based on a book or true story?
Mars Needs Moms is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Berkeley Breathed".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mars Needs Moms?
Mars Needs Moms holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).