Resident Aliens (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, Resident Aliens is a comedy and drama film directed by Julius Sotomayor Cena, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Guam, U.S.A. Thursday, November 24, Thanksgiving Day. Alex, a local newspaper photographer, gets into a “green card marriage” with her good friend James, a Guam-born Filipino. Miriam, a former member of the Philippine press and now an established Guam journalist, longs to repair a damaged relationship with her American husband. Ella, a hotel housekeeper for almost 20 years, finds means of sending her 88-year old mother to the Philippines with the uncertainty of coming back. As the island of Guam celebrates this classic American holiday when people count their blessings and give thanks, the lives of the three Filipina immigrants intersect and find themselves at a tug-o-war of sacrifice and significance where they must find their home or must they find it somewhere else.
Who’s in it. Resident Aliens stars Sue Prado as Alexanderia Caballero, Janela Buhain as Ella Regalado, Olga Natividad as Sanchez and Aaron Agsalud, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Resident Aliens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Resident Aliens tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Resident Aliens (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Resident Aliens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Resident Aliens?
- Resident Aliens stars Sue Prado, Janela Buhain, Olga Natividad, Aaron Agsalud and Charlene Baes-Leffler.
- When was Resident Aliens released?
- Resident Aliens was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.