Purple People Eater (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1988, Purple People Eater is a comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Linda Shayne, running about 90 minutes. “The one-eyed... one horn... flying...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
Who’s in it. Purple People Eater stars Ned Beatty as Grandpa, Shelley Winters as Rita, Neil Patrick Harris as Billy Johnson and Peggy Lipton as Mom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Purple People Eater has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Purple People Eater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purple People Eater tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Purple People Eater (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Purple People Eater change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Purple People Eater worth watching?
- Purple People Eater holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Purple People Eater?
- Purple People Eater stars Ned Beatty, Shelley Winters, Neil Patrick Harris, Peggy Lipton and Chubby Checker.
- When was Purple People Eater released?
- Purple People Eater was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.