Morons from Outer Space (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1985, Morons from Outer Space is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Mike Hodges, running about 90 minutes. “An incredible saga or love & hate that spans an entire universe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story begins on a small spaceship docking with a refueling station. On board are a group of four aliens, Bernard, Sandra, Desmond, and Julian. During a particularly tedious period of their stay at the station, the other three begin playing with the ship’s controls while Bernard is outside playing spaceball. They accidentally disconnect his part of the ship, leaving him stranded while they crash into a large blue planet close by...
Who’s in it. Morons from Outer Space stars Mel Smith as Bernard, Griff Rhys Jones as Graham Sweetley, Joanne Pearce as Sandra Brock and Jimmy Nail as Desmond Brock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Morons from Outer Space has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Morons from Outer Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Morons from Outer Space tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Morons from Outer Space (1985)?
- In US, Morons from Outer Space is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Morons from Outer Space worth watching?
- Morons from Outer Space holds an audience score of 4.6 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 Morons from Outer Space?
- Morons from Outer Space stars Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Joanne Pearce, Jimmy Nail and Paul Bown.
- When was Morons from Outer Space released?
- Morons from Outer Space was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.