Earthbound (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2012, Earthbound is a comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction film directed by Alan Brennan, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. At eleven years old Joe Norman is told by his dying father that he is an alien hiding on earth. Joe believes him. He grows up to be a die-hard fan-boy working in a comic shop. When he falls for down-to-earth Maria, a fellow sci-fi fan, he is inspired to lead a more normal social existence. Until intergalactic bounty hunters track Joe down at his new office and the couple soon learn the dangerous truth about who Joe really is.
Who’s in it. Earthbound stars Rafe Spall as Joe, Jenn Murray as Maria, Stephen Hogan as Dr.Richard Webb and David Morrissey as Bill Norman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Earthbound has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Rakuten TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Earthbound page.
If you liked it. Fans of Earthbound tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Earthbound (2012)?
- In GB, Earthbound is available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Earthbound worth watching?
- Earthbound holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Earthbound?
- Earthbound stars Rafe Spall, Jenn Murray, Stephen Hogan, David Morrissey and Rory Keenan.
- When was Earthbound released?
- Earthbound was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.