Extraterrestrial Visitors (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 2.3

Extraterrestrial Visitors poster

Released in 1983, Extraterrestrial Visitors is a horror and science fiction film directed by Juan Piquer Simón, running about 84 minutes. “The Fate of the Earth is in Their Hands” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After a meteor-like object lands in the woods, poachers unearth a cave filled with alien eggs. As they attempt to destroy the eggs, one of them is killed by an unseen creature, leaving one egg intact. A young boy named Tommy finds the remaining egg and brings it home to hatch. As more murders occur around town, Tommy learns that his new pet alien, who he names Trumpy, possesses telekinetic powers.

Who’s in it. Extraterrestrial Visitors stars Ian Sera as Rick, Nina Ferrer as Sharon, Guillermo Antón as Matt Collins and Susanna Bequer as Lara Stapleton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, Extraterrestrial Visitors has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extraterrestrial Visitors page.

If you liked it. Fans of Extraterrestrial Visitors tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Extraterrestrial Visitors (1983)?
In US, Extraterrestrial Visitors is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Extraterrestrial Visitors worth watching?
Extraterrestrial Visitors holds an audience score of 2.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Extraterrestrial Visitors?
Extraterrestrial Visitors stars Ian Sera, Nina Ferrer, Guillermo Antón, Susanna Bequer and Óscar Martín.
When was Extraterrestrial Visitors released?
Extraterrestrial Visitors was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.