Coneheads (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 5.3

Coneheads poster

Released in 1993, Coneheads is a comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Steve Barron, running about 87 minutes. “You may not notice them at first, but they are among us.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A pair of aliens arrive on Earth to prepare for invasion, but crash instead. With enormous cone-shaped heads, robotlike walks and an appetite for toilet paper, aliens Beldar and Prymatt don't exactly blend in with the population of Paramus, N.J. But for some reason, everyone believes them when they say they're from France.

Who’s in it. Coneheads stars Dan Aykroyd as Beldar Conehead, Jane Curtin as Prymatt Conehead, Sinbad as Otto and Phil Hartman as Marlax, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Coneheads has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $21.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coneheads page.

If you liked it. Fans of Coneheads tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Coneheads (1993)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coneheads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Coneheads worth watching?
Coneheads holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Coneheads?
Coneheads stars Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Sinbad, Phil Hartman and Adam Sandler.
When was Coneheads released?
Coneheads was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.