Meet Dave (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2008, Meet Dave is a comedy, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Brian Robbins, running about 90 minutes. “There's a whole other world going on inside of him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.
Who’s in it. Meet Dave stars Eddie Murphy as Dave / Captain, Elizabeth Banks as Gina Morrison, Gabrielle Union as No. 3 - Cultural Officer and Scott Caan as Dooley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Meet Dave has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $50.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV 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 Meet Dave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet Dave tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet Dave (2008)?
- In US, Meet Dave is available to stream on Starz Apple TV 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 Meet Dave worth watching?
- Meet Dave holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meet Dave?
- Meet Dave stars Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union, Scott Caan and Ed Helms.
- When was Meet Dave released?
- Meet Dave was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.