Planet 51 (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, Planet 51 is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Jorge Blanco, running about 91 minutes. “Something strange is coming to their planet...Us!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.
Who’s in it. Planet 51 stars Dwayne Johnson as Capt. Charles 'Chuck' Baker (voice), Seann William Scott as Skiff (voice), Jessica Biel as Neera (voice) and Justin Long as Lem / Rover (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Planet 51 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $104.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Planet 51 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Planet 51 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Planet 51 (2009)?
- In US, Planet 51 is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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 Planet 51 worth watching?
- Planet 51 holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Planet 51?
- Planet 51 stars Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Jessica Biel, Justin Long and Gary Oldman.
- When was Planet 51 released?
- Planet 51 was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.