Pete's Meteor (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2002, Pete's Meteor is a drama and crime film directed by Joe O'Byrne, running about 92 minutes. “Do you believe in miracles...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lives change for members of an Irish family after a meteor crashes in their backyard. The kids believe that it was sent down to them by their dead parents, but the government hauls the rock away and sends it to the local university.
Who’s in it. Pete's Meteor stars Brenda Fricker as Lily, Mike Myers as Pete, Alfred Molina as Hugh and Ian Costello as Micky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Pete's Meteor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pete's Meteor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pete's Meteor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pete's Meteor (2002)?
- In US, Pete's Meteor is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pete's Meteor worth watching?
- Pete's Meteor holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pete's Meteor?
- Pete's Meteor stars Brenda Fricker, Mike Myers, Alfred Molina, Ian Costello and Jamie McCormack.
- When was Pete's Meteor released?
- Pete's Meteor was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.