UFOria (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1984, UFOria is a comedy and science fiction film directed by John Binder, running about 93 minutes. “A Down Home Comedy That's Out of This World!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sheldon Bart (Fred Ward) is a drifter, and a small-time con man. He meets his old friend, Brother Bud (Harry Dean Stanton), a big-time con man into faith healing and fencing stolen cars, at his revival tent outside a small town. While he's helping Brother Bud, he falls in love with Arlene (Cindy Williams), a local supermarket clerk who believes in UFOs and is deeply religious and deeply lonely. When Arlene has a vision of a coming UFO, everyone deals with it in their own way.
Who’s in it. UFOria stars Cindy Williams as Arlene Stewart, Harry Dean Stanton as Brother Bud Sanders, Fred Ward as Sheldon Bart and Beverly Hope Atkinson as Naomi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, UFOria has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch UFOria page.
If you liked it. Fans of UFOria tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch UFOria (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for UFOria change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is UFOria worth watching?
- UFOria holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in UFOria?
- UFOria stars Cindy Williams, Harry Dean Stanton, Fred Ward, Beverly Hope Atkinson and Harry Carey, Jr..
- When was UFOria released?
- UFOria was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.