My Favorite Martian (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1999, My Favorite Martian is a comedy, drama, family and science fiction film directed by Donald Petrie, running about 94 minutes. “The martian has landed. There goes the neighborhood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. News producer, Tim O'Hara gets himself fired for unwillingly compromising his bosses' daughter during a live transmission. A little later, he witnesses the crashing of a small Martian spacecraft, realizing his one-time chance of delivering a story that will rock the earth. Since Tim took the original but scaled-down spaceship with him, the Martian follows him to retrieve it.
Who’s in it. My Favorite Martian stars Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Martin, Elizabeth Hurley as Brace Channing, Jeff Daniels as Tim O'Hara and Daryl Hannah as Lizzie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, My Favorite Martian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $36.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Favorite Martian page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Favorite Martian tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Favorite Martian (1999)?
- In US, My Favorite Martian is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Favorite Martian worth watching?
- My Favorite Martian holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Favorite Martian?
- My Favorite Martian stars Christopher Lloyd, Elizabeth Hurley, Jeff Daniels, Daryl Hannah and Wallace Shawn.
- When was My Favorite Martian released?
- My Favorite Martian was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.