Earthbound (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1981, Earthbound is a notable film directed by James L. Conway, running about 94 minutes. “A very spacey comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A family of space aliens crash lands on Earth when their spaceship conks out.
Who’s in it. Earthbound stars Burl Ives as Ned Anderson, Christopher Connelly as Zef, Meredith MacRae as Lara and Joseph Campanella as Conrad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Earthbound has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Earthbound page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Earthbound (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Earthbound change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Earthbound worth watching?
- Earthbound holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Earthbound?
- Earthbound stars Burl Ives, Christopher Connelly, Meredith MacRae, Joseph Campanella and Marc Gilpin.
- When was Earthbound released?
- Earthbound was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.